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coordinating

v. · adj.
US //koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //kəʊˈɔːdɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// co·or·di·nat·ing
  1. 1 organising people or tasks (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    organising different people or groups so they work together effectively.

    organising different elements of a complex activity or organisation so as to enable them to work together effectively.

    Example

    She is coordinating the volunteers for the charity event this weekend.

    Example

    Coordinating the logistics for a global summit requires meticulous attention to detail and constant communication across multiple time zones.

    Usage

    Often used with 'with' when referring to other people or departments.
  2. 2 matching items (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    making different things, like clothes or furniture, look good together.

    bringing different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship, particularly regarding aesthetics or physical movement.

    Example

    He spent the morning coordinating his tie with his new suit.

    Example

    The interior designer focused on coordinating the textures of the upholstery with the natural grain of the wooden flooring.
  3. 3 linking equal parts (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    used to describe words that connect two equal parts of a sentence, like 'and' or 'but'.

    relating to a conjunction that joins two words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank.

    Example

    In the sentence 'I like tea and he likes coffee', 'and' is a coordinating conjunction.

    Example

    Students often struggle to distinguish between coordinating conjunctions and subordinating ones when first learning complex sentence structures.

    Usage

    Almost exclusively used in the phrase 'coordinating conjunction'.
    • subordinating

Last updated June 20, 2026