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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Back in Ghent, Roseveare says he's hoping such joined-up approaches can lead to fewer nappies in the landfill.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
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
"There hasn't been proper joined-up thinking," he said.
From BBC • May 13, 2025
“Miss Borrows will teach you joined-up letters,” said Silas.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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