Out of sync
adjective
Not happening at the same time or speed as something else.
The video and audio were out of sync, so the movie was difficult to follow.
Often appears as...
- fall out of sync
- get out of sync
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Idiomatic
adjective
Not working well together because of different aims or needs.
Our schedules are out of sync this week, we'll have to reschedule our meeting.
Often appears as...
- feel out of sync
- become out of sync
adjective
Not matching or fitting together accurately.
The database records are out of sync, we need to correct the discrepancies.
Often appears as...
- put out of sync
- correct out of sync
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Technical
adjective
Not happening at the same time or speed as something else.
The video and audio were out of sync, so the movie was difficult to follow.
Often appears as...
- fall out of sync
- get out of sync
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Not working well together because of different aims or needs.
Our schedules are out of sync this week, we'll have to reschedule our meeting.
Often appears as...
- feel out of sync
- become out of sync
adjective
Not matching or fitting together accurately.
The database records are out of sync, we need to correct the discrepancies.
Often appears as...
- put out of sync
- correct out of sync
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Audiovisual Content
Used when sound and picture don't match in videos, making them confusing.
When watching the livestream, the commentary was out of sync with the gameplay.
Pro Tip 2/2Rhythmic Activities
Describes being off-beat in music or dance, missing the intended harmony.
The band struggled because the drummer was out of sync with the rest.
Pro Tip 1/2Audiovisual Content
Used when sound and picture don't match in videos, making them confusing.
When watching the livestream, the commentary was out of sync with the gameplay.
Pro Tip 2/2Rhythmic Activities
Describes being off-beat in music or dance, missing the intended harmony.
The band struggled because the drummer was out of sync with the rest.
Pro Tip 1/2Audiovisual Content
Used when sound and picture don't match in videos, making them confusing.
When watching the livestream, the commentary was out of sync with the gameplay.
Pro Tip 2/2Rhythmic Activities
Describes being off-beat in music or dance, missing the intended harmony.
The band struggled because the drummer was out of sync with the rest.
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