Descriptive of tidy and neat rows: The ordinate arrangement of the dots on the wings of the butterfly was a clue to the kind Jeff had seen in the garden.

To consecrate an individual to a ministerial position in his religious organization: The archbishop will be ordinating the local pastor, John Hayes, to the position of bishop at the next service.

1. In geography, the location on a map of a site based on the intersection of latitude and longitude markings: The navigator used the coordinates he received from the supervisor to locate the long lost silver mine high in the mountains.
2. An assortment of clothing, including shoes, hose, etc. that are designed to compliment and to look well together when they are worn: The store was advertising skirt and sweater coordinates at a great price for the fall season just in time for students to buy stylish outfits.

To organize an activity in such a manner as to be well structured and functioning in a logical manner: Carol will be coordinating the work of the volunteers at the speaking event next week.