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to synchronize
01
to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations
Transitive: to synchronize sth
Examples
The software automatically synchronizes data between different devices.
The clocks in the office are synchronized to ensure everyone arrives on time.
02
to set clocks or watches so they show the same time
Transitive: to synchronize clocks or watches | to synchronize a clock or watch with another
Examples
She synchronized her clock to match the time on her phone.
The technician synchronized all the clocks in the building.
03
to organize or present events so they appear to happen at the same time or exist together
Transitive: to synchronize events
Examples
The director synchronized the actors ’ performances to create a seamless scene.
The events were synchronized to show the connection between history and modern times.
04
to adjust the sound in a movie so that it matches the action on screen perfectly
Transitive: to synchronize a sound with a scene
Examples
The sound engineer synchronized the dialogue with the actors' lip movements.
They worked hard to synchronize the music with the dance moves in the film.
05
to happen at the same time
Intransitive
Examples
The clocks synchronized perfectly, showing the same time.
The two events synchronized, making it difficult to attend both.
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