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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Example Sentences
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The president's prescription, through his Accra Reset project, is more investment in relevant skills, co-ordinated industrialisation across Africa's regions and joined-up continental negotiation with outside partners.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
She added: "The feedback is clear - families need better information, more joined-up support and decision making must be more consistent in applying the law."
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
He has called for a more joined-up approach, as the therapy is available in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic, but not in Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
“We like to drip-feed viewers throughout so that the whole thing feels like a joined-up experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
“Miss Borrows will teach you joined-up letters,” said Silas.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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