Coordinate Co Ordinate Awl Work Noun Verb Transitive Parts
The word "coordinate" functions as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to organize activities or parts of the body for effective functioning, or to match items aesthetically. As a noun, it refers to positional numbers (like on a graph) or to matching clothing.
This card defines both the verb and noun forms of "coordinate", covering its meanings related to organization, body movement, aesthetic matching, and positional identification.
Oxford: The terms "coordinate" can be used as a verb meaning to organize parts or people to work together effectively, to make body parts work together, and to make clothes or decorations look good together. As a noun, it refers to numbers used to fix a point's position on a map or graph, or to matching clothing items.
LDC: "Coordinate" can be used as a verb, meaning to organize an activity for effective teamwork, to make body parts work together, or for clothes/decorations to look good together. As a noun, it refers to numbers indicating a point's position or to matching clothing items.
coordinatecoordinatescoordinatedcoordinatingverb/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/1[transitive ]coordinatesth to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well 使协调;使相配合◆They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.为协调这个队的工作,他们任用了一位新经理。◆We need to develop a coordinated approach to the problem.我们需要制订一个协调一致的方式来解决这个问题。2[transitive ]coordinatesth to make the different parts of your body work well together 使(身体各部位)动作协调;协同动作☞see also
uncoordinated
3[intransitive , transitive ]coordinate(sth) (with sth) ( rather formal) if you coordinateclothes, furniture, etc. or if they coordinate,they look nice together (使衣服、家具等)搭配,协调◆This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.这种深浅的颜色可与很多颜色搭配。▶co·ord·in·atorcoordinatorcoordinators(BrE alsoco-ordinator)noun◆The campaign needs an effective coordinator.这场运动需要一个能干的协调人。noun/kəʊˈɔːdɪnət; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪnət/1[countable ]either of two numbers or letters used to fix the position of a point on a map or graph坐标◆the x, y coordinates of any point on a line一条线上任意一点的 x、y 坐标2coordinates[plural ]( used in shops/stores etc. 商店等用) pieces of clothing that can be worn together because, for example, the colours look good together (颜色协调的)配套服装,套装co·ord·in·ate/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/coordinate/kəʊˈɔːdɪnət; NAmEkoʊˈɔːrdɪnət/
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coordinate2 noun
coordinate3 adjective
coordinateco‧or‧di‧nate1 (also co-ordinate British English) /kəʊˈɔːdəneɪt $ koʊˈɔːr-/ ●○○AWL verb
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1[transitive] to organize an activity so that the people involved in it work well together and achieve a good result: The agencies are working together to co-ordinate policy on food safety.2[transitive] to make the parts of your body move and work together well: Her movements were beautifully co-ordinated. I couldn’t get my brain to function or coordinate my muscles.3[intransitive, transitive] if clothes, decorations etc coordinate, or if you coordinate them, they look good together because they have similar colours and styles: Don’t be afraid to mix colours, as long as they co-ordinate. You might coordinate your curtains and cushions.coordinate with The cooker is green, to co-ordinate with the kitchen.
1 technical one of a set of numbers which give the exact position of a point on a map, computer screen etc2coordinates [plural] things such as clothes that can be worn or used together because their colours match or their styles are similar: Matching bag and accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates.
coordinate1 verb
coordinate2 noun
coordinate3 adjective
coordinatecoordinate3AWL (also co-ordinate British English) adjective technical
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1equal in importance or rank in a sentence → subordinate: coordinate clauses joined by ‘and’2involving the use of coordinates