C1 verb Formal

cofugence

/koʊˈfjuːdʒəns/

To move or flee together in a coordinated manner toward a shared destination or point of safety. It describes a collective retreat or a synchronized gathering of individuals in response to external pressure or a common goal.

Examples

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1

When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.

When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.

2

The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.

The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.

3

Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.

Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.

Word Family

Noun
cofugency
Verb
cofugence
Adverb
cofugently
Adjective
cofugent
Related
cofugee
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Memory Tip

Think of 'CO' (together) + 'FUG' (like fugitive). To cofugence is to act like fugitives running together to one safe spot.

Quick Quiz

In the event of a power outage, all visitors should ___ at the emergency exit.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cofugence

Examples

1

When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.

everyday

When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.

2

The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.

formal

The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.

3

Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.

informal

Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.

4

Researchers observed the herd as they would cofugence upon the watering hole at dusk for protection.

academic

Researchers observed the herd as they would cofugence upon the watering hole at dusk for protection.

5

To remain competitive, the departments must cofugence their resources into a single innovative hub.

business

To remain competitive, the departments must cofugence their resources into a single innovative hub.

Word Family

Noun
cofugency
Verb
cofugence
Adverb
cofugently
Adjective
cofugent
Related
cofugee

Common Collocations

cofugence for safety cofugence for safety
rapidly cofugence rapidly cofugence
begin to cofugence begin to cofugence
cofugence at a point cofugence at a point
forced to cofugence forced to cofugence

Common Phrases

the point of cofugence

the point of cofugence

to cofugence en masse

to cofugence en masse

a call to cofugence

a call to cofugence

Often Confused With

cofugence vs convergence

Convergence is a general meeting at a point, while cofugence specifically implies fleeing or seeking refuge together.

cofugence vs confluence

Confluence usually refers to the merging of rivers or abstract ideas, whereas cofugence refers to living entities moving together.

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Usage Notes

Though it sounds like a noun due to the '-ence' suffix, in this technical context it is used as a verb. It is most appropriate in contexts involving survival strategy, biology, or emergency management.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often treat this as a noun. Remember to conjugate it like a regular verb (e.g., 'they cofugenced' or 'he cofugences').

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Memory Tip

Think of 'CO' (together) + 'FUG' (like fugitive). To cofugence is to act like fugitives running together to one safe spot.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together) and 'fugere' (to flee), mimicking the structural formation of the word 'convergence'.

Grammar Patterns

Regular verb conjugation (cofugenced, cofugencing). Used intransitively followed by a preposition: 'cofugence at/toward'. Occasionally used transitively to mean 'to cause to gather': 'the whistle cofugenced the team'.
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Cultural Context

Often used in simulated disaster scenarios or high-level strategic gaming to describe the behavior of units gathering for a final stand.

Quick Quiz

In the event of a power outage, all visitors should ___ at the emergency exit.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cofugence

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