parallel task

[ˈpærəlɛl tæsk]
nounpl: parallel tasks
tarefa paralela
1. A task or operation that is executed simultaneously with one or more other tasks, typically in computing or project management contexts
The system can execute multiple parallel tasks to improve processing speed.
O sistema pode executar múltiplas tarefas paralelas para melhorar a velocidade de processamento.
2. In project management, activities that can be performed at the same time without depending on each other's completion
The marketing and design teams worked on parallel tasks to meet the deadline.
Os times de marketing e design trabalharam em tarefas paralelas para cumprir o prazo.
3. In computing, operations that run concurrently on multiple processors or cores
Parallel tasks help distribute the computational load across multiple CPUs.
As tarefas paralelas ajudam a distribuir a carga computacional entre múltiplas CPUs.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, IT, and project management in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, the tech industry in São Paulo frequently uses this terminology. The concept is increasingly important in modern computing discussions related to efficiency and optimization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrent tasksimultaneous taskindependent taskasynchronous task
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential taskserial taskdependent task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa paralela
Standard term used in technology and business contexts
São Paulo
tarefa paralela / processamento paralelo
Common in tech industry hubs; often used interchangeably with 'processamento paralelo'
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa paralela
Standard usage in tech and business communities
Portugal
tarefa paralela / execução paralela
Technical term; Portuguese speakers may also use 'execução paralela' (parallel execution)

Related Words

multitaskingconcurrencyparallel processingtask schedulingthread

Related Idioms & Phrases

run in parallel
work in parallel
parallel execution
parallel processing pipeline
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →