sync

sync
/singk/, Informal.
n. (used esp. in the phrases in sync and out of sync)
1. Also, synch /singk/, synchronization: The picture and the soundtrack were out of sync.
2. harmony or harmonious relationship: Management wants to be in sync with the client's wishes.
v.i., v.t.
3. to synchronize; harmonize.
[1930-35; shortened form]

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