Say it like this
- Let's sync together before the release.
- We need to sync together on the timeline.
- Can we sync together after lunch to review this?
- The two services need to sync together properly.
- I'll sync together with the design team first.
Use it at work
Coordinating
- Let's sync together before the client meeting.
- Can our teams sync together on the API changes?
Data
- The two systems sync together every hour.
- The calendars don't sync together correctly.
Being natural
- Most people just say "let's sync".
- We'll sync on Thursday.
Don't say this
Use 'sync together' for people or teams. For technical data sync, just say 'sync.'
Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. Which sentence sounds most natural for a standup?
2. Which sentence has an error?
3. We need to sync together ___ the design team before sprint planning.
4. "I want to make sure we have the same information before we start." → Use 'sync together'.
Say it out loud
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"Let's sync together before the release."
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Real examples(7)
- Standup
"I'll sync together with the backend team today to finalize the API contract."
- Slack message
"Hey, can we sync together on the new requirements before I start coding?"
- GitHub PR
"This PR depends on the auth service—we need to sync together our release timelines."
- Jira ticket
"Action: Sync together with QA to confirm test coverage before moving to Done."
- Retrospective
"We didn't sync together enough with product, which caused scope creep mid-sprint."
- Sprint planning
"Let's sync together on priorities so we're not duplicating work across teams."
- Pair programming
"Before we start, let's sync together on the approach for this refactor."
More mistakes(2)
- ✕I will sync together you later.✓I will sync together with you later.
The phrase requires 'with' when referring to people.
- ✕Let's sync together up tomorrow.✓Let's sync up together tomorrow.
'Sync up' is another common phrase—don't combine 'sync together' and 'sync up' incorrectly.
Other forms(4)
- sync together verb (base)
"We need to sync together before the demo."
- syncing together verb (present continuous)
"The teams are syncing together on the roadmap."
- synced together verb (past)
"We synced together last week about the migration."
- sync noun (informal)
"Let's have a quick sync tomorrow."
Often used with(5)
- sync together with · Always use 'with' when talking about people or teams.
- sync together on · Use 'on' to specify the topic: 'sync together on the timeline.'
- need to sync together · Common way to express the need for coordination.
- sync together before · Used to coordinate ahead of a deadline or event.
- quickly sync together · For short alignment meetings or chats.
Similar words(5)
- align · More formal; often used in planning or strategy discussions.
- coordinate · Slightly more formal; common in project management contexts.
- sync up · Very similar; more casual and common in everyday tech speech.
- get on the same page · Idiomatic; emphasizes shared understanding.
- touch base · Casual; usually a brief check-in, not deep coordination.
Opposites(5)
- work in silos
- go out of sync
- miscommunicate
- diverge
- work independently
Questions(6)
- What does 'sync together' mean in a tech workplace?
- 'Sync together' means to coordinate or share information between people, teams, or systems. It ensures everyone is working with the same understanding and avoids duplicate work.
- Is 'sync together' redundant?
- Some people consider it slightly redundant since 'sync' already implies coordination. However, 'sync together' is commonly used and accepted in tech workplaces to emphasize teamwork.
- What is the difference between 'sync' and 'sync together'?
- 'Sync' can refer to data synchronization (technical) or a short meeting. 'Sync together' emphasizes people or teams coordinating, not just data.
- Can I use 'sync together' in formal emails?
- Yes, but 'coordinate' or 'align' may sound more professional in formal client or executive communication.
- How do I use 'sync together' in a sentence?
- Use it with 'with' for people: 'Let's sync together with the QA team.' Use 'on' for topics: 'We need to sync together on the release plan.'
- Is 'sync up' the same as 'sync together'?
- They are very similar. 'Sync up' is more casual and common in daily speech. 'Sync together' emphasizes the collaboration aspect more strongly.
