concerted

[US]/kən'sɜːtɪd/
[UK]/kən'sɝtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. planned or done together; coordinated

Phrases & Collocations

concerted effort

concerted action

concerted attempt

concerted approach

make concerted efforts

Example Sentences

concerted secular music for voices.

make a concerted attack

to take concerted action

a concerted attempt to preserve religious unity.

you must make a concerted effort to curb this.

We made a concerted effort to solve the problem.

There has been a concerted campaign against the proposals.

The economy is stronger now than it was in 1988, when the first concerted decontrol of price set off panic buying and runs on banks.

The city has made a concerted effort to curb pollution, clean up and pedestrianize the streets, spiff up the museums, build a new airport and invest in one of Europe's better public-transit systems.

Real-world Examples

And finally, making a concerted effort means trying really hard.

Source: 6 Minute English

The worst-hit exchanges have dropped by 9%, despite concerted action by central banks.

Source: BBC Listening Collection March 2020

The twins are growing well with concerted efforts.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

These are complex challenges that call out for urgent and concerted action.

Source: Celebrity High School Opening Speech

This she says was a concerted effort to restrict women's football.

Source: 6 Minute English

This landing is part of a concerted United Nations plan for the liberation of Europe.

Source: VOA Special May 2020 Collection

This is a one-off, random individual. It's not a concerted terrorism event or act.

Source: NPR News December 2014 Collection

We are confident that with our concerted efforts, a final agreement will be reached in the future.

Source: CRI Online September 2019 Collection

He says there hasn't been a concerted effort at inclusion, a provision of services to all Iraqis.

Source: NPR News January 2021 Compilation

Iraqi Army has been preparing for days for a concerted offensive to lift the siege of the town.

Source: BBC Listening September 2014 Compilation

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