Tandem
noun
Two things together in a particular order or pattern.
They rode in tandem down the hill on their bicycles.
Often appears as...
- in tandem
- tandem bicycle
noun
A type of bike that's designed for two people to ride, one behind the other.
They used a tandem for their ride in the park.
Often appears as...
- ride a tandem
- tandem bike ride
adverb
Happening at the same time or closely together.
We worked in tandem to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- work in tandem
- in tandem with
noun
In computing, tandem is a concept relating to running two servers or computers side by side.
The two servers were run in tandem for the duration of the project.
Often appears as...
- tandem computers
- tandem server
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Technical
noun
Two things together in a particular order or pattern.
They rode in tandem down the hill on their bicycles.
Often appears as...
- in tandem
- tandem bicycle
noun
A type of bike that's designed for two people to ride, one behind the other.
They used a tandem for their ride in the park.
Often appears as...
- ride a tandem
- tandem bike ride
adverb
Happening at the same time or closely together.
We worked in tandem to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- work in tandem
- in tandem with
noun
In computing, tandem is a concept relating to running two servers or computers side by side.
The two servers were run in tandem for the duration of the project.
Often appears as...
- tandem computers
- tandem server
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Nature of Pairing
Tandem implies a specific sequence where one thing follows another.
The two dancers moved in perfect tandem, as if they were one.
Pro Tip 2/2Interconnected Action
When used metaphorically, 'in tandem' means actions are interconnected and cooperative.
The departments must work in tandem to achieve the company's goals.
Pro Tip 1/2Nature of Pairing
Tandem implies a specific sequence where one thing follows another.
The two dancers moved in perfect tandem, as if they were one.
Pro Tip 2/2Interconnected Action
When used metaphorically, 'in tandem' means actions are interconnected and cooperative.
The departments must work in tandem to achieve the company's goals.
Pro Tip 1/2Nature of Pairing
Tandem implies a specific sequence where one thing follows another.
The two dancers moved in perfect tandem, as if they were one.
Pro Tip 2/2Interconnected Action
When used metaphorically, 'in tandem' means actions are interconnected and cooperative.
The departments must work in tandem to achieve the company's goals.
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Aparna Rao: Art that...
of images seen through a handheld camera. So here I'm going to show you two tandem clips. One is through a still camera and the other is through a handheld camera. And you immediately see how the unsteady nature of the video suggests the presence of an observer and a subjective point of view.
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Chris Downey: Design...
a few days later, I left with a mission, a mission to get out and get the best training as quickly as I could and get on to rebuilding my life. Within six months, I had returned to work. My training had started. I even started riding a tandem bike with my old cycling buddies,
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The genes you don't get...
This variety exists because mitochondria are still evolving, both in tandem with the organisms that contain them, and separately, on their own timeline. To understand how that’s possible, it helps to take a closer look at what the mitochondria inside us are doing,
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Ariel Garten: Know...
Humanizing technology is about taking what's already natural about the human-tech experience and building technology seamlessly in tandem with it. As it aligns with our human behaviors, it can allow us to make better sense of what we do and, more importantly, why.
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Why some people find...
changed how they perceived the environment. But so too can our mind. In fact, our bodies and our minds work in tandem to change how we see the world around us. That led us to think that maybe people with strong motivations and strong goals to exercise
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Falcon Vs Skydiver PIPE...
I couldn't just start skydiving from scratch so I strapped to Andy our skydiving expert the plan was would jump together in tandem just in case I forgot what to pull and when to pull it you can't burn again dome or not you want me to I will
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Erika Larsen: The...
and rich vocabulary to describe the natural world, but herders were working so in tandem with nature that in fact they could interpret the Arctic to the rest of the world. Um... another thing in this image, I think it was the first time
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Drones Sacrificed for...
certainly there's a high microbial Institue in' see the greatest scientific value is just having videographic support that can be used in tandem with other research that's happening in the world I really believe there's an opportunity
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Science and Comedy -...
startalk would not be Startalk we're it not for the tandem comedic elements that we weave in to the science that we are otherwise conveying what you will notice
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Harness Alert PIPE Do or Die
them for her 80th birthday Laverne is fulfilling her lifelong dream of doing a tandem jump and you're taking the plunge
Video examples
Aparna Rao: Art that...
of images seen through a handheld camera. So here I'm going to show you two tandem clips. One is through a still camera and the other is through a handheld camera. And you immediately see how the unsteady nature of the video suggests the presence of an observer and a subjective point of view.
Video examples
Chris Downey: Design...
a few days later, I left with a mission, a mission to get out and get the best training as quickly as I could and get on to rebuilding my life. Within six months, I had returned to work. My training had started. I even started riding a tandem bike with my old cycling buddies,
Video examples
The genes you don't get...
This variety exists because mitochondria are still evolving, both in tandem with the organisms that contain them, and separately, on their own timeline. To understand how that’s possible, it helps to take a closer look at what the mitochondria inside us are doing,
Video examples
Ariel Garten: Know...
Humanizing technology is about taking what's already natural about the human-tech experience and building technology seamlessly in tandem with it. As it aligns with our human behaviors, it can allow us to make better sense of what we do and, more importantly, why.
Video examples
Why some people find...
changed how they perceived the environment. But so too can our mind. In fact, our bodies and our minds work in tandem to change how we see the world around us. That led us to think that maybe people with strong motivations and strong goals to exercise
Video examples
Falcon Vs Skydiver PIPE...
I couldn't just start skydiving from scratch so I strapped to Andy our skydiving expert the plan was would jump together in tandem just in case I forgot what to pull and when to pull it you can't burn again dome or not you want me to I will
Video examples
Erika Larsen: The...
and rich vocabulary to describe the natural world, but herders were working so in tandem with nature that in fact they could interpret the Arctic to the rest of the world. Um... another thing in this image, I think it was the first time
Video examples
Drones Sacrificed for...
certainly there's a high microbial Institue in' see the greatest scientific value is just having videographic support that can be used in tandem with other research that's happening in the world I really believe there's an opportunity
Video examples
Science and Comedy -...
startalk would not be Startalk we're it not for the tandem comedic elements that we weave in to the science that we are otherwise conveying what you will notice
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Harness Alert PIPE Do or Die
them for her 80th birthday Laverne is fulfilling her lifelong dream of doing a tandem jump and you're taking the plunge
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Mike Pence
American Vice President
We have rights in America. In tandem with those rights, we have responsibility. Whatever type of journalist we are, whether it be in the entertainment business, or as professional journalists, we always have the consequences of the way we present fact and information.
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Jennifer Winget
Indian Actress
While we teach our daughters about self defense, we should teach the sons about being respectful as well. A society cannot function properly if only one gender is rising. It has to be in tandem. It cannot be unequal. There has to be balance for upliftment.
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Hozier
Irish Musician
Rarely do I finish a song lyrically before I have a musical idea there, but then again, rarely ever would I finish a song musically before starting the lyrical ideas. So a lot of the time, they come in tandem, or they just come at a glance.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently.
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Joshua Foer
American Journalist
Invented languages have often been created in tandem with entire invented universes, and most conlangers come to their craft by way of fantasy and science fiction.
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John Grant
American Musician
Me becoming a person, instead of somebody who just hides and is afraid, has happened in tandem with me learning to write music and become a good songwriter.
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Hilary Farr
British Designer
I love fashion and I love interior design. There are times when the two worlds collide but more often than not, they go side by side in tandem.
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James Anderson
English Athlete
Partnerships are not just about bowling in tandem all the time. It all is about helping the other guy get in the right frame of mind.
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Matt Drudge
American Journalist
The Internet feeds off the main press, and the main press feeds off the Internet. They're working in tandem.
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Sergio Busquets
Spanish Athlete
An Ibra-Messi tandem would have been marvellous, but history decided otherwise.
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Mike Pence
American Vice President
We have rights in America. In tandem with those rights, we have responsibility. Whatever type of journalist we are, whether it be in the entertainment business, or as professional journalists, we always have the consequences of the way we present fact and information.
Quote examples
Jennifer Winget
Indian Actress
While we teach our daughters about self defense, we should teach the sons about being respectful as well. A society cannot function properly if only one gender is rising. It has to be in tandem. It cannot be unequal. There has to be balance for upliftment.
Quote examples
Hozier
Irish Musician
Rarely do I finish a song lyrically before I have a musical idea there, but then again, rarely ever would I finish a song musically before starting the lyrical ideas. So a lot of the time, they come in tandem, or they just come at a glance.
Quote examples
Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently.
Quote examples
Joshua Foer
American Journalist
Invented languages have often been created in tandem with entire invented universes, and most conlangers come to their craft by way of fantasy and science fiction.
Quote examples
John Grant
American Musician
Me becoming a person, instead of somebody who just hides and is afraid, has happened in tandem with me learning to write music and become a good songwriter.
Quote examples
Hilary Farr
British Designer
I love fashion and I love interior design. There are times when the two worlds collide but more often than not, they go side by side in tandem.
Quote examples
James Anderson
English Athlete
Partnerships are not just about bowling in tandem all the time. It all is about helping the other guy get in the right frame of mind.
Quote examples
Matt Drudge
American Journalist
The Internet feeds off the main press, and the main press feeds off the Internet. They're working in tandem.
Quote examples
Sergio Busquets
Spanish Athlete
An Ibra-Messi tandem would have been marvellous, but history decided otherwise.
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