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multitasking

[/ˌmʌltiˈtæskɪŋ/]
noun
multitarefa
1. The concurrent execution of multiple tasks or activities by a person or computer system
Multitasking while driving can be dangerous.
Multitarefa enquanto dirige pode ser perigoso.
2. The ability to handle or manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Good multitasking skills are important in modern jobs.
Boas habilidades de multitarefa são importantes nos trabalhos modernos.
3. In computing, the simultaneous execution of multiple processes or programs
The operating system supports multitasking.
O sistema operacional suporta multitarefa.
NYC Slang
juggling multiple things / handling multiple gigs
Synonyms
jugglingparallel processingconcurrent task handling
Antonyms
single-taskingmonotaskingfocused work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
multitarefa
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
multitarefa
Widely used in business and technology contexts
Portugal
multitarefa
Also used, sometimes 'execução de múltiplas tarefas' for formality

Related Idioms & Phrases

juggling multiple tasks
wearing multiple hats
splitting one's attention
doing multiple things at once
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