coordinate meaning
coordinate :
matching, organized
adjective
▪ She wore coordinate colors.
▪ She wore matching colors.
▪ The team used coordinate efforts.
▪ The team used organized efforts.
paraphrasing
▪ matching – similar
▪ aligned – in line
▪ uniform – same
▪ harmonious – in harmony
coordinate :
a set of numbers, a point
noun
▪ The map shows the coordinates.
▪ The map shows the points.
▪ Enter the coordinates into the system.
▪ Enter the points into the system.
paraphrasing
▪ location – place
▪ position – place
▪ point – spot
▪ reference – guide
coordinate :
to organize, to arrange
verb
▪ They coordinate the event.
▪ They organize the event.
▪ We need to coordinate our schedules.
▪ We need to arrange our schedules.
paraphrasing
▪ organize – arrange
▪ manage – handle
▪ arrange – set up
▪ align – line up
Pronunciation
coordinate [kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nət]
The stress is on 'or' and sounds like 'koh-OR-di-nate'.
Common phrases and grammar about coordinate
coordinate - Common meaning
adjective
matching, organized
noun
a set of numbers, a point
verb
to organize, to arrange
Part of Speech Changes for "coordinate"
▪ coordination (noun) – the act of organizing
▪ coordinator (noun) – a person who organizes
▪ coordinated (adjective) – organized well
Common Expressions with "coordinate"
▪ coordinate efforts – organize work together
▪ coordinate activities – arrange tasks
▪ coordinate with someone – work together with someone
▪ coordinate a meeting – arrange a meeting
Important examples of coordinate in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, coordinate often means to organize or manage tasks or events.
Example of a confusing word: cooperate (to work together)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, coordinate is often used as a verb, focusing on organizing actions or events.
coordinate
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
coordinate a plan
'organize a plan', used when setting up strategies or actions.
coordinate with
means 'to work together with', used when collaborating with others.
Differences between similar words and coordinate
coordinate
,
organize
differences
Coordinate means to arrange things to work together, while organize focuses on arranging in a structured way.
coordinate
,
align
differences
Coordinate means to arrange for harmony, while align means to place in a straight line or position.
Words with the same origin as coordinate
The origin of coordinate
coordinate comes from the Latin 'coordinare', which means to arrange in order or to make things work together.
Word structure
It has the prefix co (together), root ordin (order), and suffix ate (verb), meaning 'to order together'.
Words with the same origin
The root of coordinate is ordin (order). Words with the same root include ordinary (usual), ordinance (rule).