in tandem
The phrase "in tandem" is often used to describe activities or objects that are synchronized or arranged in a sequence.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Happening at the same time or in parallel.
Example
- The two projects will be developed in tandem to ensure consistency.
- The heart and lungs were transplanted in tandem.
B2Collaboration
(common)Working together in cooperation or partnership.
Example
- The researchers are working in tandem with the local community.
- The new software will be used in tandem with existing systems.
B2Physical Arrangement
(specific)Placed one behind the other in a linear sequence.
Example
- They rode a tandem bicycle, sitting one behind the other.
- The trailers were connected in tandem for the long haul.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in tandem":
side by sidein synchand in handin parallelin stepin harnessin linein towin stridepair upback to backtag teamarm in armgo togethertoe to toework togetherin series