expression, ichidan verb
keep pace; stay in step; act in concert
Used both literally (matching walking pace) and figuratively (coordinating actions or opinions). Often implies adjusting one's own pace to match others.
See also: 歩調を揃える
彼は私の歩調に合わせてゆっくり歩いた。
He walked slowly to keep pace with me.
チーム全体が歩調を合わせてプロジェクトを進めた。
The whole team moved the project forward in concert.