[kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship
(e.g: he had responsibility for coordinating London's transport services)

- form a coordinate bond to (an atom or molecule)
(e.g: the sodium atom is coordinated to two oxygen atoms)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the senses ‘of the same rank’ and ‘place in the same rank’): from co- ‘together’ + Latin ordinare (from ordo ‘order’), on the pattern of subordinate

[kəʊˈɔːdɪnət], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- equal in rank or importance
(e.g: cross references in the catalogue link subjects which may be coordinate)

- denoting a type of covalent bond in which one atom provides both the shared electrons


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the senses ‘of the same rank’ and ‘place in the same rank’): from co- ‘together’ + Latin ordinare (from ordo ‘order’), on the pattern of subordinate

[kəʊˈɔːdɪnət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane

- matching items of clothing
(e.g: matching accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the senses ‘of the same rank’ and ‘place in the same rank’): from co- ‘together’ + Latin ordinare (from ordo ‘order’), on the pattern of subordinate