tandem

noun (a tandem, tandems); adverb (in tandem)

«tandem» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other. tree →
in tandem: together, at the same time, or working as a team. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, a tandem bike is ridden by two people. In school and science, things that happen "in tandem" happen together. Phrases: in tandem with, tandem bike, tandem jump (skydiving with an instructor).

Examples

Mum and Dad rode a tandem along the beach. tree →
The two teachers work in tandem. tree →
A tandem has two seats and two sets of pedals. tree →
The lights and music changed in tandem. tree →
She did a tandem skydive with an instructor. tree →
Prices rose in tandem with demand. tree →

Note

Countable: a tandem, tandems. In maths, a tandem has 2 riders and 2 wheels, but only 1 bike: count carefully.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «tandem» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«tandem» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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