Coordinator
/koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/
Definitions
A person whose job is to organize an activity or a team of people so that they work together effectively.
/koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/
A person who organizes people or things so that they work together effectively.
The event coordinator worked tirelessly to ensure the conference ran smoothly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a birthday party. The coordinator is like the person making sure everything, from the cake to the music, happens at the right time and in the right place. They're the organizer!
👶 For kids: Someone who helps put things together and make sure everyone does their job to make something happen.
More Examples
The program coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the initiative.
She was appointed as the health and safety coordinator.
How It's Used
"The project coordinator managed the team's activities and ensured deadlines were met."
"The wedding coordinator oversaw all the details for the ceremony and reception."
"The project coordinator managed the team's activities and ensured deadlines were met."
Idioms & expressions
Teamwork makes the dream work
Working together as a team is key to success.
"The project was a great success because of teamwork."
From co- (together) + ordinare (to arrange, order). Originally used in organizational contexts, reflecting the need to bring different elements into order and harmony.
Initially used in a military context, describing the individuals responsible for organizing and regulating troops for combat. Later adopted in business and management.
Memory tip
Think of the word as someone who's arranging all the 'co' parts (collaborating) and 'ordinating' (ordering) the different pieces.