coordination
gb/koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/ us/koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 6000
összehangolás, koordináció, mozgáskoordináció, színek összehangolása, színösszeállítás, mellérendelés, koordinációs kötés
NOUN
B2
1
koordináció
B2
Usage pattern:
the coordination of [activities] between [groups]
Better coordination between the sales and marketing teams has doubled our revenue this year.
Az értékesítési csapat és a marketingcsapat közötti jobb koordináció idén megduplázta a bevételünket.
The disaster response failed because there was almost no coordination among the different emergency services.
A katasztrófaelhárítás azért vallott kudarcot, mert a különböző készenléti szervek között szinte semmilyen koordináció nem volt.
The project requires close coordination of dozens of suppliers across three countries.
The ministry was created to improve policy coordination across government departments.
International coordination will be essential to deal with the climate crisis.
Learner examples
We need good coordination between the two teams.
Jó összehangolásra van szükség a két csapat között.
There was poor coordination during the event, so many people were confused.
Az esemény alatt rossz volt a koordináció, ezért sokan összezavarodtak.
The teacher is in charge of the coordination of school trips.
The company hired a manager for the coordination of all projects.
Strong coordination between offices in different cities helps the business.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "coordination" with "cooperation". "Cooperation" means people simply help each other or work together, while "coordination" means planning, organizing, and controlling how they work together. Another mistake is using the verb form *"to coordination" instead of "to coordinate".
Meaning
organized cooperation of people or tasks
Collocations
better coordination
|close coordination
|coordination between departments
|international coordination
|policy coordination
|lack of coordination
Synonyms
organization (Focuses more on arranging and structuring things; does not always include the idea of different people or groups actively working together at the same time.)
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coordination (Used here in the sense of managing cooperation, often more active and ongoing than simple organization.)
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collaboration (Emphasizes people working together, but not necessarily the formal planning and management that coordination suggests.)
Antonyms
disorganization (Describes a situation where people or activities are not planned or arranged well, the opposite of effective coordination.)
Themes
work
|business
|government
|communication
Definition
The way people, groups, or activities are carefully organized so they can work well together.
The planned organization and management of people, groups, or activities so that they work together effectively and efficiently toward a goal.
NOUN
B1
2
koordináció
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [good/poor] coordination
Gymnasts need excellent coordination to perform complex routines without falling.
A tornászoknak kiváló mozgáskoordinációra van szükségük ahhoz, hogy esés nélkül végre tudják hajtani a bonyolult gyakorlatokat.
After the accident, his hand coordination was so bad he could barely hold a cup.
A baleset után annyira rossz volt a keze mozgáskoordinációja, hogy alig tudott megtartani egy csészét.
The video game is great for developing children's hand-eye coordination.
Her coordination has improved a lot since she started doing balance exercises.
Lack of coordination in his legs made it difficult for him to walk without support.
Learner examples
The dancer has very good coordination.
A táncosnak nagyon jó a mozgáskoordinációja.
My coordination is bad, so I drop things often.
Rossz a mozgáskoordinációm, ezért gyakran elejtek dolgokat.
This game can help you improve your hand-eye coordination.
After the illness, his coordination was not as strong as before.
Children practice coordination in sports class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "coordination" with "balance". Balance is mainly about keeping your body steady and not falling. Coordination is about controlling different body parts together smoothly, which may include balance but is not limited to it.
Meaning
ability to move body smoothly
Collocations
good coordination
|poor coordination
|hand-eye coordination
|balance and coordination
|coordination exercises
Synonyms
motor skills (A broader, more technical term that includes coordination as well as strength, balance, and control of movement.)
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agility (Focuses more on quick and flexible movement; coordination is about smooth and accurate control, even if not fast.)
Antonyms
clumsiness (Describes frequent awkward or unsteady movements, the opposite of controlled, smooth coordination.)
Themes
health
|sports
|body
Definition
The skill of using your body parts together in a smooth and correct way, for example in sports or daily movements.
The ability to move different parts of the body together smoothly and accurately, especially in physical activities or sports.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
the coordination of [colors/styles/outfits]
The color coordination in their living room is beautiful, with soft blues and grays throughout.
A nappalijukban gyönyörű a színek összehangolása: mindenütt lágy kékek és szürkék jelennek meg.
Her outfit coordination is always perfect, from her shoes to her earrings.
Az öltözéke mindig tökéletesen összehangolt, a cipőjétől a fülbevalójáig.
The ad agency hired a stylist to handle the coordination of costumes for the commercial.
Poor color coordination can make even expensive furniture look cheap.
The designer is responsible for the coordination of all visual elements in the show.
Learner examples
The color coordination in this room is very nice.
Ebben a szobában nagyon szép a színek összehangolása.
Her dress and shoes show good coordination of colors.
A ruhája és a cipője jól mutatja, hogy a színek szépen össze vannak hangolva.
I am bad at outfit coordination, so my friend helps me choose clothes.
The hotel hired a designer for the coordination of the lobby colors.
Good coordination of colors can make a small room look bigger.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "coordination" here means "cooperation" between people. In this sense, it is about how visual elements (colors, clothes, designs) are arranged to look good together, not about people working together.
Meaning
arranging colors or styles to match
Collocations
color coordination
|outfit coordination
|poor color coordination
|interior coordination
Synonyms
matching (A more general and informal word; it does not always suggest the deliberate design or planning that coordination implies.)
Antonyms
clash (Used especially for colors that look bad or harsh together, the opposite of coordinated or harmonious colors.)
Themes
fashion
|design
|daily life
|clothing
|housing
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The way colors or styles are chosen and put together so they look good with each other.
The arrangement of colors, patterns, or styles so that they match or look pleasing together, especially in clothing, interiors, or design.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
koordináció
C1
Usage pattern:
coordination of [phrases/clauses] with [and/or/etc.]
The sentence illustrates coordination of two main clauses with the conjunction "and".
A mondat két önálló tagmondat mellérendelését szemlélteti az „és” kötőszóval.
Linguists distinguish between coordination and subordination when analyzing complex sentences.
A nyelvészek az összetett mondatok elemzésekor különbséget tesznek mellérendelés és alárendelés között.
Noun phrase coordination can create ambiguity in legal writing.
In this example, coordination links two adjectives that modify the same noun.
Some languages allow much freer coordination of verbs than English does.
Learner examples
In this sentence, there is coordination of two verbs with "and".
Ebben a mondatban két ige van mellérendelve az „és” kötőszóval.
Coordination joins parts that are equal, like "tea and coffee".
A mellérendelés egyenrangú részeket kapcsol össze, például: „tea és kávé”.
The teacher explained the difference between coordination and subordination.
We studied coordination of clauses in our grammar class.
Coordination often uses words like "and", "or", and "but".
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the everyday meaning of "coordination" (organizing people or activities) with this technical grammatical sense. In linguistics, it refers only to how equal parts of a sentence are joined, not to planning or management.
Meaning
grammatical linking of equal units
Collocations
coordination and subordination
|clausal coordination
|noun phrase coordination
|coordination structure
Synonyms
linking (A more general word; it does not specifically mean the grammatical joining of equal elements like "coordination" does.)
Antonyms
subordination (Refers to a grammatical relation where one element depends on another, the opposite of coordination between equal elements.)
Themes
language
|education
|communication
Definition
In grammar, a way of joining words or parts of a sentence that have the same level, usually with words like "and" or "or".
In grammar, the relation between two or more units of the same type that are joined by a coordinating conjunction, such as "and" or "or".
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
coordination of [ligands] to [metal]
The coordination of water molecules to the metal ion changes its color.
A vízmolekulák fémionhoz való koordinációja megváltoztatja annak színét.
In this coordination complex, the metal has a coordination number of six.
Ebben a koordinációs komplexben a fém koordinációs száma hat.
Coordination chemistry plays a key role in understanding how metal ions behave in biological systems.
The ligand's geometry restricts its possible modes of coordination to the cobalt center.
Changes in coordination can dramatically affect the compound's reactivity.
Learner examples
In this salt, the metal shows coordination with six water molecules.
Ebben a sóban a fémhez hat vízmolekula koordinálódik.
The teacher explained that the coordination number is the number of atoms around the metal.
A tanár elmagyarázta, hogy a koordinációs szám a fém körüli atomok száma.
Coordination of ligands to the metal ion forms a complex.
Coordination chemistry is important for many metal-based drugs.
A change in coordination can change the color of the solution.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this chemical meaning of "coordination" with the everyday sense of organizing people. In chemistry, it is only about how atoms or molecules are joined to a central metal ion.
Meaning
chemical bonding around a metal center
Collocations
coordination compound
|coordination complex
|coordination number
|coordination chemistry
Synonyms
complexation (A technical chemistry term for forming a complex; often used almost the same as coordination but less common in general descriptions.)
Antonyms
dissociation (Describes the process where a complex breaks apart into separate ions or molecules, the opposite of forming or maintaining coordination bonds.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
Definition
In chemistry, the way a central metal atom is joined to other atoms or molecules around it, which give it electron pairs.
In chemistry, the bonding relationship between a central metal atom or ion and surrounding ligands that donate electron pairs, forming a coordination complex.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coordination
IPA
GB/koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/
US/koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
co - ordin - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: coordination
- Plural: coordination, coordinations
Word family
Forms
coordinations
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
uncoordinated
adjective
Expressions
better coordination between
1/bˈɛtɚ koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
improved organization between groups
Improved planning and organization so that two or more groups or parts can work together more effectively.
Examples
- We need better coordination between the design team and the engineers.
- Better coordination between hospitals could reduce waiting times for patients.
hand-eye coordination
1/hˈænd ˈaɪ koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
using eyes and hands together
The ability to use your eyes and hands together in a quick and accurate way.
Examples
- Playing tennis can greatly improve your hand-eye coordination.
- The game is designed to help children develop better hand-eye coordination.
in coordination with
1/ˈɪn koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
together in an organized way
Together with another person or group, in a planned and organized way.
Examples
- The campaign was launched in coordination with several international NGOs.
- The police worked in coordination with local schools to improve safety around campuses.
lack of coordination
1/lˈæk əv koʊˌɔɹdɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
not enough coordination
A situation where there is not enough good organization or control, so things do not work well.
Examples
- The report blamed the delays on a lack of coordination between the two agencies.
- His walking problems were caused by a lack of coordination after the stroke.