Meaning of the word tandem in English
What does tandem mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tandem
US /ˈtæn.dəm/
UK /ˈtæn.dəm/
Noun
1.
a bicycle designed for two riders, one behind the other
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They rode a tandem along the beach.
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Learning to ride a tandem requires coordination.
2.
a two-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses harnessed one before the other
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The old painting showed a noble couple riding in a tandem carriage.
Adverb
alongside each other; together
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The two departments work in tandem on this project.
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The police and the community worked in tandem to reduce crime.
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