Phrase guide

in tandem

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

One behind the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The seats were in tandem.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Together; collaboratively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He runs the shop in tandem with his brother.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

one behind the other

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • ride tandem on a bicycle built for two
  • riding horses down the path in tandem

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tandem

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: в тандем — Translations
  • Spanish: en tándem — Translations
  • Spanish: en conjunto — Translations
  • Spanish: conjuntamente — Translations