concerted

adjective

con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsər-təd How to pronounce concerted (audio)
1
a
: mutually contrived or agreed on
a concerted effort
a concerted agreement
b
: performed in unison
concerted artillery fire
The slowdown was a concerted action by the workers.
2
: arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
The concerted pieces were interspersed with solos.
concertedly adverb
concertedness noun

Examples of concerted in a Sentence

They made a concerted effort to make her feel welcome. a victory like that results only from the concerted effort of the entire team
Recent Examples on the Web Niger, along with neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso — which are also led by military juntas — has grown increasingly close with Russia, which has made concerted efforts in recent years to expand its influence in the region, especially via security partnerships. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024 And as the Hallyu wave, a concerted government effort to disseminate Korean pop culture, continues to make its way through Western countries, it’s migrated into the American cultural periphery. Steffi Cao, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 In addition, there’s been a concerted effort to broaden the pursuit with issues of emancipation and enfranchisement and the effects of slavery, giving screen time to Black characters and causes, rather than allowing this to be merely the story of one white man chasing another. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 But an increasing number of size-inclusive doctors are making a concerted effort to not center weight in conversations with their patients. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024 The Ukrainian military has also made a concerted effort to recruit more women to fill its ranks. Nicole Tung, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 Produced in-house by the New York Police Department and promoted across its official social media channels, the dramatic two-minute clip reflects a concerted effort by the nation’s largest police force to engage the public and influence policy through a more aggressive online presence. Jake Offenhartz, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024 This should then be followed by a concerted effort by a coalition of partners, led by the United States, to bring a new and capable Palestinian administration to Gaza. Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024 Doritos is just the latest target in a concerted campaign that has hammered other corporations that have publicized liberal causes through promotional campaigns for their products. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see concert entry 2

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of concerted was in 1652

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Cite this Entry

“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

concerted

adjective
con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsərt-əd How to pronounce concerted (audio)
1
a
: mutually planned or agreed on
concerted effort
b
: performed at the same time
concerted artillery fire
2
: being music written to be performed by several voices or instruments

Legal Definition

concerted

adjective
con·​cert·​ed kən-ˈsər-təd How to pronounce concerted (audio)
1
: mutually contrived or agreed upon
the concerted pursuit of lawful…endsL. H. Tribe
2
: acting together toward a common end
concerted wrongdoers

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