joined-up
Britishadjective
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with all departments or sections communicating efficiently with each other and acting together purposefully and effectively
joined-up government
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focusing on or producing an integrated and coherent result, strategy, etc
joined-up thinking
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forming an integrated and coherent whole
joined-up policies
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"The handwriting is nothing like her handwriting in the original letter, which is almost a childlike scrawl. The second one is an elegant, joined-up cursive."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
It is the kind of joined-up care the government's Cancer Plan was meant to trigger in cancer units across England.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But he also wants to see a more joined-up approach and an end to what he calls "political Punch and Judy".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
"Bringing track and train together under Great British Railways will support further improvements, helping create a joined-up service that puts passengers first."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Miss Borrows will teach you joined-up letters,” said Silas.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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