concerted

adjective

con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsər-təd 

1

a

: mutually contrived or agreed on

a concerted effort

a concerted agreement

b

: performed in unison

concerted artillery fire

The slowdown was a concerted action by the workers.

2

: arranged in parts for several voices or instruments

The concerted pieces were interspersed with solos.

concertedly adverb

concertedness noun

Synonyms

• collaborative
• collective
• combined
• common
• communal
• conjoint
• conjunct
• cooperative
• joint
• multiple
• mutual
• pooled
• public
• shared
• united

Examples of concerted in a Sentence

They made a concerted effort to make her feel welcome.

a victory like that results only from the concerted effort of the entire team

Recent Examples on the Web

There must be severe consequences for the concerted effort to suppress the public’s knowledge of Biden’s cognitive deficits. —Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024

This concerted effort is not just a necessity but a responsibility, ensuring a sustainable future for our planet and generations to come. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Digital equity can be achieved through the concerted efforts of America’s business communities by the co-creation of an inviting digital landscape. —Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

There is still a concerted effort to invest in younger, developing players — prospects who could eventually compete for a place in the first team or be sold for substantial profit. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see concert entry 2

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

concerted

adjective

con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsərt-əd 

1

a

: mutually planned or agreed on

concerted effort

b

: performed at the same time

concerted artillery fire

2

: being music written to be performed by several voices or instruments

Legal Definition

concerted

adjective

con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsər-təd 

1

: mutually contrived or agreed upon

the concerted pursuit of lawful…ends

—L. H. Tribe

2

: acting together toward a common end

concerted wrongdoers