English Reference
adjective

coordinated

adj.
US /koʊˈɔɹdəneɪtɪd/ UK /kəʊˈɔːdɪnˌeɪtɪd/ co·or·di·nat·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing a group or plan where everyone works together in an organized way.

    describing activities or groups that function with effective cooperation and synchronisation.

    Simple

    The rescue teams made a coordinated effort to find the missing hikers.

    In context

    The central bank and the treasury launched a coordinated response to stabilise the currency after the sudden market downturn.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    able to move your body well, especially when doing sports or dancing.

    possessing physical dexterity and the ability to move different parts of the body together smoothly.

    Simple

    She is very coordinated and learned to play the drums quickly.

    In context

    The gymnast's movements were perfectly coordinated, allowing her to execute the complex routine without a single stumble.

    gracefulagiledexterous
  3. 03 C2 Proficiency Technical Science

    describing a special way that atoms or molecules are joined together.

    referring to a coordinate bond where both electrons in a shared pair come from the same atom.

    Simple

    The metal ion is coordinated to four water molecules in this solution.

    In context

    The stability of the complex depends on how the central metal atom is coordinated with the surrounding ligands.

Usage coordinated effort

Caceres is one of hundreds of locals who coordinated relief efforts to help earthquake survivors.

Al Jazeera· 15 Aug 2026

Scientists will carry out coordinated observations from the Polarstern research icebreaker, aboard AWI research aircraft and at sites on land.

ScienceDaily· 3 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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