simultaneous contact

[ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs ˈkɑːntækt]
nounpl: simultaneous contacts
contato simultâneo
1. The occurrence of two or more things touching, connecting, or communicating at exactly the same moment in time
The simultaneous contact of both hands on the keyboard improved typing speed.
O contato simultâneo de ambas as mãos no teclado melhorou a velocidade de digitação.
2. In telecommunications or networking, the connection between multiple parties or devices occurring at the identical time
The system allows simultaneous contact with multiple users in the conference call.
O sistema permite contato simultâneo com vários usuários na chamada de conferência.
3. In sports or physical activities, touching or making contact with an object or opponent at the same instant
The simultaneous contact between both players caused the ball to bounce unpredictably.
O contato simultâneo entre os dois jogadores fez a bola quicar de forma imprevisível.
This term is primarily used in technical, telecommunications, and sports contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it's common in IT and business communications, while in the USA it appears frequently in tech industry jargon and telecommunications documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrent contactparallel contactsynchronized contactcontato em tempo real
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential contactdelayed contactstaggered contactcontato sequencial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contato simultâneo
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
contato simultâneo
Commonly used in business and telecommunications sectors
Rio de Janeiro
contato simultâneo
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
contacto simultâneo
Uses 'contacto' spelling; identical meaning

Related Words

simultaneouscontactsynchronizationconcurrencysincronizaçãosimultaneidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

make simultaneous contact
establish simultaneous contact
lose simultaneous contact
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