sync

Related to sync: Active Sync

be in sync (with someone or something)

1. To happen, function, or move at the same time and pace as someone or something; to be simultaneous. Every soldier in the squad was perfectly in sync while marching. Is it just me, or is the audio not in sync with the movie?
2. To share the same or similar goals, ideals, desires, likes, dislikes, etc. with someone; to have the same or similar perspectives or opinions as someone. Throughout the date, it just seemed like she and I were totally in sync about everything we brought up. If your team isn't in sync with one another, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done.
See also: someone, sync

be out of sync (with someone or something)

To stop happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something else; to be in an unsynchronized or uncoordinated manner. If your teammates are out of sync, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done correctly and on time. If the coolant system is out of sync with the energy output, it could lead to a core meltdown.
See also: of, out, someone, sync

get in sync (with someone or something)

1. To start happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something; to become simultaneous. Hey, get in sync with your fellow soldiers! How can we make the audio get in sync with the movie?
2. To share the same or similar goals, ideals, desires, likes, dislikes, etc. with someone; to have the same or similar perspectives or opinions as someone. Throughout the date, it just seemed like she and I got totally in sync about everything we brought up. If your team doesn't get in sync with one another, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done.
See also: get, someone, sync

get out of sync (with someone or something)

To stop happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something else; to be in an unsynchronized or uncoordinated manner. If your teammates have gotten out of sync, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done correctly and on time. If the coolant system gets out of sync with the energy output, it could lead to a core meltdown.
See also: get, of, out, someone, sync

in sync (with someone or something)

1. Happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something; simultaneously. Every soldier in the squad marched perfectly in sync. Is it just me, or is the audio not in sync with the movie?
2. Sharing the same or similar goals, ideals, desires, likes, dislikes, etc. with someone; having the same or similar perspectives or opinions as someone. Throughout the date, it just seemed like she and I were totally in sync about everything we brought up. If your team isn't in sync with one another, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done.
See also: someone, sync

out of sync (with someone or something)

1. Not or no longer happening, functioning, or moving at the same time and pace as someone or something else; in an unsynchronized or uncoordinated manner (with someone or something). The soldiers got in trouble for being out of sync while marching. Is it just me, or is the audio out of sync with the movie?
2. Not sharing the same or similar goals, ideals, desires, likes, dislikes, etc.; having the different or dissimilar perspectives or opinions. I don't think I'll go out with her again. It just seemed like we were out of sync on every topic. If your team is out of sync with one another, you're going to have a hard time getting this project done.
See also: of, out, someone, sync

sync up

1. To function or operate at the exact same time and rate as something else. ("Sync," or less commonly "synch," is short for "synchronize.") I'm trying to get these lights to sync up so that they don't alternate when they blink. The audio and visuals of this video don't sync up quite right.
2. To cause two or more things to function or operate at the exact same time and rate. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sync" and "up." We need to sync up the motors perfectly or the entire system will fail. Everyone sync your watches up so we know exactly how much time we have left on the mission.
3. To achieve parity of content with something else. If you sign in with the same account on both devices, they will sync up automatically while connected to the Internet. I have these files saved to the cloud, but they're not syncing up on my computer for some reason.
4. To cause two or more things to achieve parity of content. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sync" and "up." Our digital could storage solution allows you to sync up all your pictures, files, contacts, and other data up across an unlimited number of devices for a low monthly fee. IT has already synced the computers up in the new office, so there's no need to transfer any data when we start on Monday.
5. To coordinate with someone else so that all parties have the same plan, information, schedule, etc. OK, let's get together this weekend with all our notes so we can sync up one last time before the trial on Monday. Be sure to sync up with Mary so you're both on the same page about your responsibilities.
See also: sync, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*out of sync

uncoordinated; unsynchronized. (An abbreviation for synchronization. *Typically: be ~; get ~.) Our efforts are out of sync. My watch and your watch are out of sync.
See also: of, out, sync
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in phase

Also, in sync. In a correlated or synchronized way; in accord, in harmony. For example, If everyone were in phase we could step up the schedule, or John and Pat often say the same thing at the same time; their minds are perfectly in sync . Both versions of this idiom refer to physical phenomena. The first, dating from the second half of the 1800s, alludes to being at the same stage in a series of movements. The second, a slangy abbreviation of synchronization dating from the mid-1900s, alludes to exact coincidence in the time or rate of movement. Also see in step; phase in; for the antonym, see out of phase.
See also: phase

out of phase

Also, out of sync. In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way. For example, Inventory control and shipping are out of phase, so we can't rely on their figures, or The lights are out of sync and keep flashing at random. For dates, see the antonym in phase.
See also: of, out, phase
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in sync

If two things are in sync, they match or happen together as they should. Note: `Sync' is sometimes spelled `synch'. They swayed back and forth, more or less in sync with the music. Mr D and Mr B nodded perfectly groomed grey heads in sync.
See also: sync

out of sync

If two things are out of sync, they do not match or do not happen together as they should. Note: `Sync' is sometimes spelled `synch'. Normally, when demand and supply are out of sync, you either increase the supply, or you adjust the price mechanism. I think this decision is out of sync with reality.
See also: of, out, sync
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in (or out of) sync

working well (or badly) together; in (or out of) agreement.
Sync (or synch ) is an informal abbreviation of synchronization .
1997 Sunday Times The most serious obstacle is the fact that the British economy's cycle is out of sync with Europe.
See also: sync
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in/out of ˈsync

(informal) moving or working/not moving or working at exactly the same time and speed as somebody/something else: The soundtrack is not in sync with the picture. Can we try that part of the dance again? I think we were out of sync.
Sync is a short form of synchronization.
See also: of, out, sync
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sync up

or synch up
v.
To coordinate something with something else so that they operate at the same rate and in correspondence with each other: The film editor synced up the sound and video. I synced the file on my home computer up with the more recent file on my laptop. The sound on my TV doesn't sync up with the video.
See also: sync, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

out of sync

(...sɪŋk)
mod. uncoordinated; unsynchronized. My watch and your watch are out of sync.
See also: of, out, sync
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

in phase

In a correlated or synchronized way.
See also: phase

out of phase

In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way.
See also: of, out, phase
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be in sync (with someone or something)
  • in sync
  • in sync (with someone or something)
  • in/out of sync
  • get in sync (with someone or something)
  • sync up
  • concern (someone) in (something)
  • concern in
  • land on
  • land upon
References in periodicals archive
"Our SYNC research backs up what most of us instinctively know -- that it is better while driving to place a call using a voice interface than dialing manually, because you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road."
(He now thinks 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake is "the cutest guy in any group I have ever seen.") "I love the 'pop-ness' of boy groups," he explains.
Lip Sync Live can be found as an option when users start a Live video on the Facebook app.
Backbone Issue Sync for JIRA Data Center is now live on the Atlassian Marketplace.
"SYNC allows customers to bring the smartphone technology they're comfortable with into a vehicle and use it without hassle," said Don Butler, Ford executive director, Connected Vehicle and Services.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a United States-based automaker, is planning to launch its latest version of communications and entertainment system, SYNC 3, in its vehicles by 2016.
(OTC: PRXM) said it has announced the launch of Tsunami WORP Sync, the latest release of Proxim's proprietary Wireless Optimized Routing Protocol software.
2 November 2012 -- U.S.-based financial services firm American Express (NYSE: AXP) said it has taken its Card Sync technology to the online entertainment service from Microsoft Xbox LIVE and to the game "Halo 4."
Car maker Ford (NYSE:F) today announced the release of SYNC Destinations, a free smartphone app designed to offer on-the-go navigation and predict the best departure times.
5 '60s waste bin, pounds 5, Kitschen Sync. 6 Plate, pounds 4, Kitschen Sync.
And I'm a major fan of 'N Sync. You got a problem with that?
Hence, the birth of standout developments, Cirrus and SYNC. Life is awesome at Cirrus
Is it possible to sync all these computers together so I don't have to constantly edit settings or transfer data files back and forth?
The 3-minute demo focused on the SYNC integration app, and was performed by Ken deLodzia, Commercient's Senior Solutions Engineer.