- an informal word for synchronize
- an informal word for synchronization: in sync, out of sync
See synchronization
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
sync or synch /sɪŋk/USA pronunciation
n., v., synced or synched /sɪŋkt/USA pronunciation sync•ing or synch•ing /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/USA pronunciation .
n. [uncountable]
v. [~ + object]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026n. [uncountable]
- Informal Termssynchronization:The images and sound were out of sync.
- Informal Termsagreement or harmony;
harmonious relationship:The president has to stay in sync with the times.
v. [~ + object]
- Informal Terms, to synchronize.
sync
(singk),USA pronunciation [Informal.]
n. (used esp. in the phrases in sync and out of sync)
v.i., v.t.
n. (used esp. in the phrases in sync and out of sync)
- Informal Termsharmony or harmonious relationship:Management wants to be in sync with the client's wishes.
v.i., v.t.
- Informal Terms, to synchronize;
harmonize.
- shortened form 1930–35
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sync, synch /sɪŋk/ vb
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