1. cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate: "soldiers used watches to synchronize movements"
▪ occur at the same time or rate: "their breathing slowly synchronized"
▪ adjust (a clock or watch) to show the same time as another: "It is now 05.48. Synchronize watches"
▪ agree with something else: "their version failed to synchronize with the police view"
▪ cause (a set of data or files) to remain identical in more than one location: "you can synchronize your calendar with your GPS device and be alerted when you need to leave for an appointment"
▪ coordinate; combine:"both media synchronize national interests with multinational scope"
