coordinated
/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /koʊˈɔːr.dən.eɪ.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd/ (ame, mw)
coordinated — adjective
- coordinatedpositive
- more coordinatedcomparative
- most coordinatedsuperlative
1. planned and managed so different people or parts support one another smoothly
planned and managed so different people or parts support one another smoothly
City buses and trains followed a coordinated plan during the morning rush.
coordinated + plan across services
The rescue teams made a coordinated search along both sides of the river.
coordinated + search by multiple teams
Selim kept the workshop coordinated by texting each driver the same route.
Hospital staff gave a coordinated response after the chemical leak alarm.
Our campaign looked coordinated because every poster carried the same message.
- organized
stresses order, but not always active teamwork between parts
- integrated
suggests parts fitted into one whole, often in a formal context
- synchronized
focuses more narrowly on exact timing
- joint
often means shared by two groups, not fully managed together
- disorganized
lacks clear planning or order
- fragmented
suggests parts acting separately instead of as one plan
- chaotic
stresses confusion and lack of control
文法句型
a coordinated response
a coordinated effort
be coordinated across teams
用法筆記
Usually describes actions, systems, or group efforts rather than one person's body movement. Distinguish from adjective/2, which is about physical control, and adjective/3, which is about matching appearance.
2. able to control the body smoothly so different movements work well together
able to control the body smoothly so different movements work well together
Joon is coordinated enough to catch the ball and spin around.
be coordinated enough to + verb
After six lessons, Amani looked more coordinated on the ice rink.
comparative: more coordinated
Even in bare feet, Caleb stayed coordinated on the wet rocks.
The young goalie is coordinated, so both hands reach the ball quickly.
During rehearsal, Gita remained coordinated while turning and lifting the tray.
文法句型
be coordinated enough to + verb
look more coordinated
stay coordinated while + -ing
用法筆記
Most often used for balance and body control in activities such as games, skating, or dancing. It usually describes a person's movements, not a group's plan.
3. chosen or arranged so colors, clothes, or other parts look right together
chosen or arranged so colors, clothes, or other parts look right together
Élise wore a coordinated outfit in cream, navy, and pale gold.
coordinated + outfit
The living room feels coordinated now that the rug matches the curtains.
coordinated room design
Anjali chose coordinated plates and cups for the garden party.
The website looks coordinated because each page uses the same green border.
A coordinated color scheme made the small bedroom seem calmer.
- matching
the most general word for things that go well together
- harmonious
more formal, often used for pleasing combinations
- complementary
often used when colors or styles improve each other
- well-matched
stresses that separate items suit one another
- mismatched
the usual opposite for things that do not suit each other
- clashing
stresses colors or styles that look wrong together
- discordant
more formal, often used for a jarring effect
文法句型
a coordinated outfit
coordinated colors
look coordinated
用法筆記
Usually appears before nouns such as outfit, room, colors, or scheme. It is about visual matching, not about physical skill or teamwork.