sync

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BrE /sɪŋk/ AmE /sɪŋk/

verb / noun en → es

1 COORDINATE [transitive] B2

to make two or more things work together in a coordinated way

sincronizar, coordinar

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync files with the cloud · sync devices with each other

  • Make sure you sync your phone with your computer.

    Asegúrate de sincronizar tu teléfono con tu computadora.

2 TIME [transitive] B1

to make two or more clocks, watches, etc. show the same time

ajustar el reloj, poner en hora

  • sync something to something

Collocations sync a watch with a clock · sync the time on your phone

  • I need to sync my watch before we leave.

    Necesito poner mi reloj en hora antes de que nos vayamos.

3 MATCH [transitive] C1

to make two or more things match each other exactly

hacer coincidir, hacer corresponder

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync data across platforms · sync schedules and calendars

  • We need to sync our project timelines.

    Necesitamos hacer coincidir los cronogramas de nuestro proyecto.

4 MUSIC [intransitive] C1

to play music in time with a beat or rhythm

tocar en sincronía, tocar al compás

  • sync with the beat

Collocations sync a song with the rhythm · sync the drums with the bass

  • The drummer synced perfectly with the bassist.

    El baterista tocó en sincronía perfecta con el bajista.

5 ART [transitive] C1

to make two or more images match each other exactly, especially in a digital context

ajustar la imagen, hacer coincidir las imágenes

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync images for a presentation · sync layers in Photoshop

  • She synced the background image to match the foreground.

    Ella ajustó la imagen de fondo para que coincidiera con el primer plano.

6 SPORT [transitive] C1

to coordinate movements or actions in a sport, such as swimming or rowing

coordinar los movimientos, sincronizar las acciones

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync strokes in a rowing race · sync movements in synchronized swimming

  • The swimmers synced their kicks and arm movements.

    Los nadadores coordinaron sus patadas y movimientos de brazos.

7 TECH [transitive] B2

to make two or more devices work together in a technical context, such as syncing data between smartphones and computers

sincronizar dispositivos, hacer que los dispositivos funcionen juntos

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync devices for backup · sync apps across multiple platforms

  • I need to sync my new phone with my old one.

    Necesito sincronizar mi nuevo teléfono con el viejo.

8 BUSINESS [transitive] C1

to make two or more business processes work together in a coordinated way, such as syncing sales and marketing efforts

coordinar esfuerzos comerciales, hacer que los procesos empresariales funcionen juntos

  • sync something with something

Collocations sync sales and marketing efforts · sync supply chain operations

  • We need to sync our inventory management with our sales forecasts.

    Necesitamos coordinar nuestra gestión de inventario con nuestras previsiones de ventas.