ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz v. (also -ise) 1 intr. (often foll. by with)
occur at
the same time; be
simultaneous. 2 tr.
cause to occur at the same time. 3 tr.
carry out the
synchronism of (a film). 4 tr.
ascertain or set
forth the
correspondence in the date of (events). 5 a tr. cause (clocks etc.) to
show a
standard or
uniform time. b intr. (of clocks etc.) be synchronized. øsynchronized swimming a
form of swimming in
which participants
make coordinated
leg and arm movements in time to
music. øøsynchronization n. synchronizer n.