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parallel steps

[/ˈpærəlɛl stɛps/]
nounpl: parallel steps
passos paralelos
1. Steps or measures taken simultaneously by two or more entities moving in the same direction or toward the same goal
The two countries took parallel steps to reduce carbon emissions.
Os dois países tomaram passos paralelos para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. In dance or movement, steps performed side by side at the same pace and rhythm
The dancers executed parallel steps across the stage.
Os dançarinos executaram passos paralelos pelo palco.
3. In architecture or design, steps or stairs positioned side by side maintaining equal distance
The building features parallel steps leading to the entrance.
O edifício apresenta passos paralelos levando à entrada.
Synonyms
concurrent stepssimultaneous stepscoordinated measurespassos coordenados
Antonyms
divergent stepsopposing stepspassos divergentes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passos paralelos
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
passos paralelos
Used in formal and technical contexts, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in parallel
move in parallel
take parallel action
caminhar em paralelo
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