1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]In joined-up writing, you join all the letters in each word together, without taking your pen off the paper. This sort of writing is used by older children and adults.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Journalists sometimes use joined-up to describe plans, ideas, or organizations which seem sensible, sophisticated, and mature, especially when they think that they have been unsophisticated or immature in the past.
[approval] ...another step towards joined-up government.
Synonyms: sensible, sound, practical, wise More Synonyms of joined-up