Tandem
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Nature of Pairing
Tandem implies a specific sequence where one thing follows another. The two dancers moved in perfect tandem, as if they were one.
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Interconnected Action
When used metaphorically, 'in tandem' means actions are interconnected and cooperative. The departments must work in tandem to achieve the company's goals.