in sync

/ɪn sɪŋk/

in harmony or alignment

The team worked in sync to complete the project ahead of schedule.

The team coordinated perfectly to finish the project early.

informal

in harmony or alignment with someone or something else

Her movements were in sync with the music.

Her dancing matched the rhythm of the music.

The two machines are in sync, operating simultaneously.

The two machines are working together at the same time.

Often used to describe coordination, synchronization, or agreement.

Collocations

in sync withaligned or coordinated without of syncnot aligned or not coordinated

not aligned or not coordinated

Use 'in sync' to describe things or people working together smoothly or being aligned in some way.

While useful, avoid using 'in sync' excessively in formal writing; opt for 'synchronized' or 'aligned' in professional contexts.

From the combination of 'in' (indicating a state) and 'sync' (short for 'synchronization'), reflecting the idea of being in harmony or alignment.

Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing mechanical synchronization or interpersonal coordination.

indicates a state or condition

preposition

sync

short for 'synchronization'

root

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