parallel threads
[ˈpærəlɛl θrɛdz]
nounpl: parallel threads
fios paralelos / linhas paralelas / tópicos paralelos
1. In computing/programming: multiple sequences of instructions that execute simultaneously or independently within a program
The application uses parallel threads to process multiple user requests at the same time.
A aplicação usa fios paralelos para processar múltiplas requisições de usuários simultaneamente.
2. In sewing/textiles: multiple strands of thread running side by side in the same direction
The embroidery design features parallel threads creating a striped pattern.
O desenho da bordadura apresenta fios paralelos criando um padrão listrado.
3. In narrative/storytelling: multiple plot lines or storylines developing simultaneously
The novel weaves together parallel threads from different characters' perspectives.
O romance entretece fios paralelos de diferentes perspectivas de personagens.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'parallel threads' is commonly used in software development discussions, often mixing English and Portuguese. In literary and narrative contexts, both Brazil and Portugal use this term metaphorically to describe multiple story arcs. The term gained prominence with the rise of multi-core processing and concurrent programming paradigms.
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