concerted

[kuhn-sur-tid]

adjective

1. contrived or arranged by agreement; planned or devised together.

   a concerted effort.

   Synonyms: cooperative, joint, united

2. done or performed together or in cooperation.

   a concerted attack.

   Synonyms: cooperative, joint, united

3. Music.,  arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.

concerted

/ kənˈsɜːtɪd /

adjective

1. mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp in the phrases concerted action, concerted effort )

2. music arranged in parts for a group of singers or players

Other Word Forms

• concertedly adverb
• concertedness noun
• unconcerted adjective
• unconcertedly adverb
• well-concerted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concerted¹

1710–20; concert (v.) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But there's been a concerted effort over the last few days here at the Conservative Party conference to give the party something to talk about, in other words: a blitz of policy.

From BBC

Pending state approval, the concerted hunt could begin as soon as early next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Republicans have been warning of the dire consequences of the shutdown on government services - part of a concerted effort to portray Democrats as the ones to blame.

From BBC

“Since ‘Solar Power,’ I’ve made a concerted effort in my work to try and strip away any decorative elements,” the singer says in Burbank as she puts the finishing touches on the show.

From Los Angeles Times

Making a concerted effort to join team bonding events has seemingly helped get him back on side, with US captain Keegan Bradley also pointing to DeChambeau's "X-Factor ability" and "fiery" energy as further redeeming qualities.

From BBC

Related Words

• united