synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

intransitive verb

: to happen at the same time

transitive verb

1

: to represent or arrange (events) to indicate coincidence or coexistence

2

: to make synchronous in operation

3

: to make (motion-picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action

synchronizer noun

Synonyms

• accompany
• attend
• co-occur
• coexist
• coincide
• concur

Examples of synchronize in a Sentence

The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.

The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then Disney has introduced countless innovations which have become commonplace from queue-cutting passes to robotic Audio-Animatronic characters whose movements are synchronized to sound. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The game will be followed by a fireworks display synchronized to classic rock on 101.5 FM and 101KGB.com. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024

The creation and the act of creating have been synchronized. —Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024

Two-track synchronized audio tapes, one for the sound and one for the data signals, controlled the characters. —IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

: to cause to agree in time

synchronize your watches