coordinator

noun

co·or·di·na·tor | \ kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər

Definition of coordinator

1 : one who coordinates something … government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.— Robert Heilbroner especially : a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently a project coordinator She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort. (American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]

2 grammar : coordinating conjunction

Examples of coordinator in a Sentence

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The coordinator would primarily focus on ways to increase the accessibility of child care facilities and services for city employees and the public. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego may boost money for tree trimming, lifeguards in new budget," 7 June 2019 Beyond running his printing business, Avery has served for four years as the program coordinator of First Tee, a youth development program that teaches nine core values through the game of golf and fun activities. — Helen Williams, nola.com, "Gretna Economic association helps promote locally owned businesses in city," 5 June 2019 European countries are taking prison radicalization seriously, said Gilles de Kerchove, the European Union’s counterterrorism coordinator. — Valentina Pop, WSJ, "Jihadists Behind Bars Pose New Threats for Europe," 9 Jan. 2019 On Saturdays, the smiley activities coordinator Wes hosts a star-gazing night, highlighting planets with a special laser pointer that extends into the sky. — Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "I Ditched My Phone for a Montana Cattle Drive (and Finally Dealt With My Feelings)," 3 Oct. 2018 In mid-September, a resident tested positive for an STD, but the medical coordinator failed to follow up with treatment and the child didn’t get care until October 3, state inspection records said. — Allie Morris, San Antonio Express-News, "Texas has found 150 health violations at migrant children shelters," 8 June 2018 The new coordinators promise their units will be fast, smart and physical. — Jonathan Jones, SI.com, "Predicting Every NFL Team’s 2018 Season Record," 7 June 2018 The wedding coordinator goes into anaphylactic shock due to a food allergy, and Glasses knocks the wedding cake over. — refinery29.com, "Grey's Anatomy Season 14, Episode 24 Recap: "All Of Me"," 18 May 2018 Daredevil also brought on a new stunt coordinator for season 3. — Samantha Nelson, The Verge, "Most Read," 12 Oct. 2018

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