sync

verb
UK: /sɪŋk/
US: /sɪŋk/

  1. To happen at the same time.

    1. The lights must sync with the music soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sound and picture didn't sync properly in the old film. [ ] [ ]

  2. To synchronize data between devices or systems.

    1. I need to sync my phone to my computer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure you sync the latest changes before you leave the office. [ ] [ ]

  3. To agree or be in harmony with someone or something.

    1. We need to sync our schedules for a meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. His ideas don't sync with the company's overall mission right now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

synchronize harmonize coordinate agreement accord unity
sync noun

  1. The state of operating or happening at the same time.

    1. The dancers were in sync during the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. Out of sync, the band started the song again immediately. [ ] [ ]

  2. An agreement or harmony between people or things.

    1. We are trying to achieve sync between departments. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's a lack of sync between the marketing and sales teams, so the deal fails. [ ] [ ]
sync abbreviation

  1. Short form of 'synchronize' or 'synchronization'.

    1. We use sync often. [ ] [ ]
    2. I will sync my phone very fast, so don't worry about files. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sync" in English means: To happen at the same time., To synchronize data between devices or systems., To agree or be in harmony with someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "sync" is /sɪŋk/ in British English and /sɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sync": synchronize, harmonize, coordinate, agreement, accord, unity.

Example usage of "sync": "The lights must sync with the music soon.". More examples on the page.