synchronising UK
ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪ.zɪŋ
See also: synchronizing (US)
Definition

Definition of synchronising - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
timingTECH.UKaligning events to occur at the same timeTECH.UK
  • The synchronising clocks ensured the race started on time.
coordinating synchronizing
2.
simultaneous operationTECH.UKmaking processes operate simultaneouslyTECH.UK
  • The synchronising software allowed the devices to update together.
coordinating synchronizing
3.
coordinationRareUKadjusting actions to be in harmonyRareUK
  • The synchronising dancers moved perfectly in sync with the music.
aligning coordinating harmonizing
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Origin of synchronising

Greek, syn (together) + khronos (time)

Examples of synchronising in a sentence

  • Synchronising devices improved the workflow efficiency.
  • The synchronising mechanism ensured all clocks showed the same time.
  • Synchronising signals were crucial for the experiment's success.
  • The synchronising swimmers created a beautiful pattern in the water.
  • Synchronising efforts across departments improved the project's efficiency.

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  1. French:synchronisé, synchronisant, ...
  2. German:synchronisierend, parallel, ...
  3. Italian:sincronizzante, coordinante, ...
  4. Spanish:coordinador, simultáneo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sincronizado, sincronizante, ...
  6. Chinese:同步的, 同时运行的, ...
  7. Japanese:同期する, 同時進行の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزامِن, مُتَزامِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסֻנְכְרָן, מְסַנְכֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:синхронизированный, синхронизирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:синхронізуючий, гармонізуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:समकालिक, एकसाथ संचालित, ...
synchronise UK
ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz
See also: synchronize (US)

Definition of synchronise - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
time adjustmentRareUKadjust devices to show the same timeRareUK
  • Synchronise your watch with the clock tower.
harmonize synchronize
2.
timingRareUKadjust the timing of an event to match anotherRareUK
  • The team will synchronise the launch with the keynote speech..
align synchronize
3.
film soundTECH.UKmake motion picture sound match the actionTECH.UK
  • They synchronise the dialogue with the actors' lips.
align coordinate match
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set watches to show the same time together
Let's synchronise watches before we start the mission.

Origin of synchronise

Greek, syn (together) + chronos (time)

Examples of synchronise in a sentence

  • Let's synchronise our schedules for the meeting.
  • We need to synchronise our watches before the mission.
  • The dancers will synchronise their moves for the performance.
  • The editor will synchronise the sound effects with the video.
  • Technicians must synchronise the background score with the scene transitions.

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  1. French:synchroniser, ...
  2. German:synchronisieren, abstimmen, ...
  3. Italian:sincronizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:sincronizar, ajustar el tiempo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sincronizar, ajustar o tempo, ...
  6. Chinese:同步, 协调时间, ...
  7. Japanese:同期させる, 同期する, ...
  8. Arabic:زامَنَ, وَافَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַנְכְּרֵן, לְסַנְכֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:синхронизировать, подстроить время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:синхронізувати, узгодити, ...
  12. Hindi:समय मिलाना, सिंक करना, ...
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