coordinate
gb/koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪt/ us/koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪt/
B1
English
~ 7000
koordinál, összehangol, kombinál, koordináta, összeillő ruhadarabok, összeillő szett, összeillő, egyenrangú, azonos hatáskörű, mellérendelt, koordinátákkal megad, koordinátarendszerben elhelyez, mellérendel, mellérendeléssel összekapcsol
VERB
B2
1
koordinál
B2
összehangol
B2
Usage pattern:
to coordinate [activities/efforts] (with [someone])
We need someone to coordinate the event so that catering, music, and transport all run smoothly.
Szükségünk van valakire, aki koordinálja a rendezvényt, hogy a vendéglátás, a zene és a szállítás is zökkenőmentesen menjen.
The agency will coordinate relief efforts between local hospitals and international charities.
Az ügynökség fogja összehangolni a segélyezési munkát a helyi kórházak és a nemzetközi segélyszervezetek között.
Please coordinate your travel plans with the rest of the team to avoid extra costs.
The app helps coordinate deliveries from multiple warehouses to different stores.
Several departments are coordinating closely to launch the new product on time.
Learner examples
She will coordinate the meeting and send us the time.
Ő fogja koordinálni a megbeszélést, és elküldi nekünk az időpontot.
The two teams must coordinate their work on this project.
A két csapatnak össze kell hangolnia a munkáját ezen a projekten.
Can you coordinate with the IT department about the update?
The school tries to coordinate all after-school activities.
We use email to coordinate our weekend plans.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"coordinate together"* (e.g., *"We coordinate together our work"*). This is redundant because *coordinate* already includes the idea of working together. A more natural sentence is *"We coordinate our work"* or *"We work together"*. Learners also confuse *coordinate with* and *cooperate with*: *coordinate* is about planning and organizing actions, while *cooperate* is mainly about being willing to help.
Meaning
organize parts to work together
Collocations
coordinate activities
|coordinate efforts
|coordinate a project
|coordinate schedules
|coordinate services
|coordinate a campaign
Synonyms
organize (More general; does not always include the idea of different people or groups working together.)
|
manage (Focuses more on control and responsibility, not only on making parts fit together in time.)
|
synchronize (Focuses on timing, especially making actions happen at the same time.)
Antonyms
disrupt (To break the smooth working together of people or activities.)
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disorganize (To remove organization so parts no longer work well together.)
Themes
work
|organization
|business
|politics
Definition
to organize people or things so they work well together
To plan, arrange, or manage the different parts of an activity, group, or system so that they work well together and at the right time.
VERB
B2
2
összehangol
B2
kombinál
B1
Usage pattern:
to coordinate [clothes/colors] (with [something])
She coordinated her shoes and handbag to match her dress.
Összehangolta a cipőjét és a kézitáskáját a ruhájával.
Try to coordinate the tablecloth with the flowers on the table.
Próbáld meg összehangolni az abroszt az asztalon lévő virágokkal.
The designer coordinated warm colors in the living room to create a cozy feeling.
These cushions don't coordinate with the rest of the furniture.
He spent an hour coordinating his tie with his suit and pocket square.
Learner examples
I want to coordinate this skirt with a white shirt.
Ezt a szoknyát egy fehér inggel szeretném kombinálni.
Her blue bag does not coordinate with her red coat.
A kék táskája nem illik a piros kabátjához.
We need to coordinate the wall color with the sofa.
The curtains coordinate well with the carpet.
He likes to coordinate his shoes and his belt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"coordinate to"* instead of *"coordinate with"* when talking about style, as in *"The shirt coordinates to the pants"*. The natural pattern is *"The shirt coordinates with the pants"*.
Meaning
make colors or styles match
Collocations
coordinate outfits
|coordinate colors
|coordinate your clothes
|coordinate accessories
|coordinate the decor
|coordinate with the curtains
Synonyms
match (Very close in meaning; a more general everyday word that can be less focused on style.)
|
harmonize (Slightly more formal; stresses a pleasing balance of colors or styles.)
Antonyms
clash (Used especially about colors or styles that look bad together.)
Themes
fashion
|daily life
|art
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
to choose colors or clothes that look good together
To choose or arrange colors, designs, or styles so that they look attractive and harmonious together.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
koordináta
B2
Usage pattern:
[point] has coordinates [numbers]
Type the GPS coordinates into the app to find the campsite.
Írd be a GPS-koordinátákat az alkalmazásba, hogy megtaláld a táborhelyet.
In a Cartesian plane, each point is defined by two coordinates.
A Descartes-féle síkon minden pontot két koordináta határoz meg.
The engineer checked the coordinates before drilling the hole.
We marked the exact coordinates of the shipwreck on the map.
The software displays the coordinates of your cursor in the corner of the screen.
Learner examples
The coordinates of this point are (3, 5).
Ennek a pontnak a koordinátái: (3, 5).
Please give me the GPS coordinates of your house.
Kérlek, add meg a házad GPS-koordinátáit.
On this map, you can find the city by its coordinates.
Every star in the chart has coordinates.
We wrote the coordinates of the place in our notebook.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *coordinate* (the mathematical noun) with *coordinate* (the verb). For example, *"We need the coordinate of the team"* is wrong; here you need *"We need the cooperation of the team"* or *"We need to coordinate the team"*. Use *coordinates* to talk about numbers for positions.
Meaning
number(s) that show position
Collocations
GPS coordinates
|map coordinates
|Cartesian coordinates
|geographic coordinates
|enter the coordinates
|plot the coordinates
Synonyms
position (More general and not limited to numerical description.)
|
location (General word for place; does not emphasize numbers.)
Antonyms
approximation (A rough idea of place, not an exact numbered position.)
Themes
math
|science
|technology
|navigation
|space
Definition
a number or set of numbers that shows the exact place of a point on a map or in a math picture
One of a set of numbers, or the whole ordered set of numbers, that describe the exact position of a point on a line, surface, or in space.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] buys/wears [fashion coordinates]
The store is promoting a new line of summer coordinates.
Az üzlet egy új, nyári, összeillő szettekből álló kollekciót népszerűsít.
These coordinates can be mixed and matched to create several different looks.
Ezeket az összeillő ruhadarabokat többféleképpen lehet variálni, így több különböző összeállítás hozható létre.
She packed a few simple coordinates that she could wear in different ways on her trip.
The catalog shows several coordinates that are perfect for office wear.
He bought some casual coordinates for the weekend, including shorts, shirts, and a jacket.
Learner examples
She likes to wear smart coordinates to work.
Szeret elegáns, összeillő szetteket viselni munkába.
These black pants and white shirt are good coordinates.
Ez a fekete nadrág és a fehér ing jól összeillő szett.
The shop sells many summer coordinates.
I want to buy coordinates that I can wear in many ways.
Her travel bag is full of light, easy coordinates.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *coordinates* in fashion means the same as the mathematical *coordinates*. The meanings are completely different: in fashion, *coordinates* are matching clothes; in math, they are numbers that show position.
Meaning
matching set of clothes
Collocations
fashion coordinates
|mix-and-match coordinates
|smart casual coordinates
|buy matching coordinates
|three-piece coordinates
Synonyms
outfit (More common general word; not limited to clothes designed to mix with each other.)
|
ensemble (More formal; typically used in fashion writing.)
Antonyms
mismatch (A combination of clothes that do not go well together.)
Themes
fashion
|shopping
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
clothes that are made or chosen to look good together as a set
Clothing items, especially separates like tops and bottoms, that are designed or chosen to be worn together because they match in color or style.
B2
5
összeillő
B1
Usage pattern:
[coordinate] [outfit/set/colors]
She bought a coordinate skirt and jacket for the interview.
Vett egy összeillő szoknyát és blézert az interjúra.
The hotel lobby features coordinate chairs and curtains in soft grey.
A szálloda előcsarnokában lágy szürke árnyalatú, összeillő székek és függönyök találhatók.
These coordinate plates and cups are perfect for the party theme.
He chose coordinate bedding and curtains to give the room a calm feel.
The designer created a coordinate range of bags and shoes.
Learner examples
She wears a coordinate jacket and skirt.
Összeillő blézert és szoknyát visel.
The table has coordinate plates and cups.
Az asztalon összeillő tányérok és csészék vannak.
I like coordinate colors in my room.
He bought a coordinate suit for work.
These chairs and the sofa are coordinate in color.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only *coordinated* and do not recognize *coordinate* as an adjective. Also, they sometimes say *"coordinate with each other"* after a noun (e.g., *"coordinate colors with each other"*), which is not wrong but sounds less natural than simply *"coordinate colors"* or *"coordinated colors"*.
Meaning
matching in style or color
Collocations
coordinate outfit
|coordinate set
|coordinate colors
|coordinate look
|coordinate accessories
Synonyms
matching (Very close in meaning but slightly broader and more everyday.)
|
coordinated (The more common form; *coordinate* as an adjective is often used before a noun in some varieties of English but is less frequent than *coordinated*.)
Antonyms
clashing (Used of colors or styles that do not look good together.)
Themes
fashion
|daily life
|art
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
having colors or style that look good with each other
Matching in color, style, or general design in a way that makes separate items look good and suitable together.
C1
FORMAL
6
egyenrangú
B2
Usage pattern:
[coordinate] [branches/roles/authorities]
The constitution describes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as coordinate branches of government.
Az alkotmány a törvényhozó, a végrehajtó és a bírói hatalmi ágat egyenrangú hatalmi ágakként határozza meg.
These agencies have coordinate authority in regulating the industry.
Ezek a hatóságok azonos hatáskörrel rendelkeznek az iparág szabályozásában.
The committee will operate as a coordinate body rather than a subordinate one.
Several coordinate departments share responsibility for public safety.
The two boards hold coordinate positions within the wider organization.
Learner examples
In this country, the courts and the parliament are coordinate branches.
Ebben az országban a bíróságok és a parlament egyenrangú hatalmi ágak.
The two offices have coordinate power in this area.
A két hivatalnak ezen a területen azonos hatásköre van.
These groups are coordinate, not one above the other.
Each unit has coordinate status in the company.
Three coordinate teams manage the project together.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *coordinate* with *cooperate* and say things like *"coordinate branches work together"* when they mean the branches are equal in power. *Coordinate* here describes equal status, not friendly behavior.
Meaning
equal in rank or authority
Collocations
coordinate branches of government
|coordinate powers
|coordinate authorities
|coordinate role
|coordinate status
Synonyms
equal (Very general; does not specifically refer to roles within systems.)
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coequal (Very close; used especially in legal and political contexts.)
Antonyms
subordinate (Describes something lower in rank or importance.)
Themes
politics
|law
|organization
|work
|business
Definition
having the same power or level in a group or system
Having the same level of rank, authority, or importance within a system or organization.
C1
TECHNICAL
7
mellérendelt
C1
Usage pattern:
[coordinate] [clauses/adjectives/phrases]
In the sentence "She cooked dinner and he washed the dishes," the two coordinate clauses are joined by "and."
A „She cooked dinner and he washed the dishes” mondatban a két mellérendelt tagmondatot az „and” kapcsolja össze.
Coordinate adjectives should usually be separated by a comma.
A mellérendelt jelzőket általában vesszővel kell elválasztani.
The teacher asked the students to underline the coordinate phrases in the paragraph.
These are not coordinate ideas; one clause clearly depends on the other.
Coordinate structures make the sentence clearer and easier to read.
Learner examples
In this sentence, "tall and strong" are coordinate adjectives.
Ebben a mondatban a „tall” és a „strong” mellérendelt jelzők.
The two coordinate clauses are joined with the word "or."
A két mellérendelt tagmondatot az „or” szó kapcsolja össze.
We learned how to write coordinate sentences in class.
A comma can go between coordinate adjectives.
These are coordinate phrases because they have the same form and job.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *coordinate clause* means a clause that helps with organization, because of the everyday verb *coordinate*. In grammar, *coordinate* only means that the parts are at the same level in the sentence, not that they organize anything.
Meaning
having equal grammatical status
Collocations
coordinate clauses
|coordinate adjectives
|coordinate phrases
|coordinate structures
Synonyms
parallel (Sometimes used to describe similar grammatical forms, but less precise as a technical label.)
Antonyms
subordinate (Describes a clause or phrase that depends on another and is lower in grammatical rank.)
Themes
language
|education
|communication
Definition
in grammar, having the same level and job in a sentence and usually joined by words like "and" or "or"
In grammar, describing words, phrases, or clauses that are of the same grammatical type and function and are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
VERB
C2
TECHNICAL
8
Usage pattern:
to coordinate [points/data] (in [system])
The software automatically coordinates each sensor reading within a three-dimensional model.
A szoftver minden érzékelőadat helyét automatikusan koordinátákkal adja meg egy háromdimenziós modellben.
We will coordinate the survey results on a common grid for comparison.
A felmérési eredményeket az összehasonlításhoz egy közös rácshálózaton fogjuk koordinátákkal megadni.
All points must be coordinated in the same reference frame before analysis.
The system coordinates every pixel to a precise real-world location.
Once the landmarks are coordinated, the algorithm can track movement over time.
Learner examples
The program coordinates all the points on the screen.
A program megadja a képernyő összes pontjának koordinátáit.
Scientists coordinate the data in a special 3D space.
A tudósok az adatokat egy speciális 3D-s tér koordináta-rendszerében helyezik el.
First, we coordinate the stars on a simple map.
The app coordinates your photos with locations.
Engineers coordinate these numbers in one system.
Common mistake:
Because this sense is technical, learners may incorrectly use the everyday sense: *"The software coordinates with the map"* when they mean it *plots* or *maps* data. For everyday language about showing position, *map* or *plot* are more common than this technical sense of *coordinate*.
Meaning
assign positions using coordinates
Collocations
coordinate data points
|coordinate the grid
|coordinate spatial information
|coordinate the map
Synonyms
map (Less technical; can mean to show position in many ways, not only by coordinates.)
|
plot (Common in math; focuses on placing points in a diagram.)
Antonyms
dislocate (To remove or disrupt a clear position; opposite in terms of giving precise placement.)
Themes
math
|science
|technology
Definition
to give or show the positions of points using a system of numbers
To determine, assign, or express the position of points or objects using a particular system of coordinates.
VERB
C2
TECHNICAL
9
Usage pattern:
to coordinate [words/phrases/clauses] (with [and/or])
The editor suggested coordinating the two short sentences with "and".
A szerkesztő azt javasolta, hogy a két rövid mondatot az „and” kötőszóval, mellérendeléssel kapcsoljuk össze.
You can coordinate these verb phrases to avoid repetition.
Az ismétlés elkerülése érdekében mellérendeléssel összekapcsolhatod ezeket az igei szerkezeteket.
Rather than coordinating the clauses, the writer chose to subordinate the second one.
Students practiced coordinating similar nouns to form smoother sentences.
In this exercise, we will coordinate ideas using different conjunctions.
Learner examples
The teacher shows us how to coordinate two clauses with "and".
A tanár megmutatja nekünk, hogyan lehet két tagmondatot az „and” szóval mellérendelni.
We can coordinate these words to make one long sentence.
Mellérendelhetjük ezeket a szavakat, hogy egy hosszú mondatot alkossunk.
It is better to coordinate the ideas than to repeat the same subject.
You can coordinate the phrases to make the text short and clear.
In grammar class, we learn to coordinate and subordinate clauses.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the common meaning of *coordinate* as *organize*. In grammar, *coordinate* does not mean *organize sentences* in general; it specifically means *join equal parts*, usually with conjunctions like *and, or, but*.
Meaning
link equal grammatical units
Collocations
coordinate clauses with "and"
|coordinate similar phrases
|coordinate main clauses
|coordinate verb phrases
Synonyms
link (More general; does not always mean that the units are of the same grammatical type.)
|
join (General; does not by itself imply equality of grammatical rank.)
Antonyms
subordinate (To make one clause grammatically dependent on another instead of equal to it.)
Themes
language
|education
|communication
Definition
in grammar, to join words or clauses that are the same kind and level, using words like "and" or "or"
In grammar, to link words, phrases, or clauses of the same grammatical type and rank, usually with a coordinating conjunction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coordinate
IPA
GB/koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪt/
US/koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪt/
Syllables & stress
co - ordin - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ordin)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: coordinate
Noun
- Base: coordinate
- Plural: coordinates
Verb
- Base: coordinate
- 3rd Person Singular: coordinates
- Present Participle: coordinating
- Past: coordinated
Word family
Forms
coordinates
noun
coordinating
verb
coordinated
verb
Core family
coordination
noun B2
coordinator
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncoordinated
adjective
Expressions
Cartesian coordinates
1/kɑɹtˈiʒən koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
x-y number system for position
a math system that uses two or three number lines that cross at right angles, and uses pairs or triples of numbers to show where a point is
Examples
- In school we learned how to graph functions using Cartesian coordinates.
- Any point in the plane can be written as an ordered pair in Cartesian coordinates.
coordinate with
1/koʊˈɔɹdɪnˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
plan or arrange together with
to talk and plan with another person or group so your actions work well together
Examples
- Please coordinate with the marketing team before you send the press release.
- We need to coordinate with local officials to set the exact dates.
- Doctors are coordinating with nurses and volunteers to speed up the vaccinations.
polar coordinates
1/pˈoʊlɚ koʊˈɔɹdɪnɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
radius–angle system for position
a math system that shows the place of a point by how far it is from the center and what angle it has from a fixed line
Examples
- Sometimes it is easier to use polar coordinates instead of Cartesian coordinates.
- The teacher showed how to change a point from polar coordinates to x-y coordinates.