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Word

coordinating

Phoneticsco·or·di·nat·ing

US/koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪtɪŋ/

UK/kəʊˈɔːdɪnˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

01organising people or tasks

B2

v. organising different people or groups so they work together effectively.

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

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

“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.

Antonyms

disorganisingconfusing

02matching items

B2

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

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

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

“The interior designer focused on coordinating the textures of the upholstery with the natural grain of the wooden flooring.”

Antonyms

03linking equal parts

C1

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

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

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

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

Technical

Usage

Almost exclusively used in the phrase 'coordinating conjunction'.

Antonyms

Real-World Examples

“UNICEF has been active in the Chocó region for over two decades, so it is coordinating its response with national and local authorities and partners.”
UN News · 12 Aug 2026
“These responsibilities are often described as the “ mental load ” of parenting, because they involve planning, monitoring and coordinating.”
The Conversation · 4 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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