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tandemize

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

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈtændəmaɪz/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To harness or drive (two draught animals, generally draught horses) one behind the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To set up (two or more things, such as pieces or equipment) to work in tandem or together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To drive a tandem (“carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tandem + -ize.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: valjastaa peräkkäin — to harness or drive (two draft animals) one behind the other
  • Finnish: valjastaa jonoon — to harness or drive (two draft animals) one behind the other
  • Finnish: kytkeä yhteen — to set up (two or more things) to work in tandem or together
  • Finnish: ohjastaa jonovaljakkoa — to drive a tandem (carriage)