simultaneous task

[/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs tæsk/]
nounpl: simultaneous tasks
tarefa simultânea
1. An activity or job that occurs or is performed at the same time as another activity
Listening to music while working is a simultaneous task that many people enjoy.
Ouvir música enquanto trabalha é uma tarefa simultânea que muitas pessoas gostam de fazer.
2. In computing and cognitive psychology, multiple operations or cognitive processes happening at the same time
The software can handle simultaneous tasks without slowing down performance.
O software consegue lidar com tarefas simultâneas sem reduzir o desempenho.
3. In workplace or project management, multiple assignments being worked on concurrently
Managing simultaneous tasks requires excellent organizational skills.
Gerenciar tarefas simultâneas requer excelentes habilidades organizacionais.
The concept of simultaneous tasks has become increasingly relevant in modern workplace culture, particularly in Brazil and the USA, reflecting the rise of multitasking expectations in professional environments. In Brazilian corporate culture, efficiency and the ability to manage simultaneous tasks is often valued and expected, while in the USA, it's become a standard competency metric for many job positions.
NYC Slang
juggling multiple tasks; multitasking hustle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrent taskparallel taskmultitaskingoverlapping assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential taskconsecutive taskserial tasksingle task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa simultânea
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
tarefa simultânea
Commonly used in corporate and tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa simultânea
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'tarefas simultâneas'
Portugal
tarefa simultânea
Also used but may prefer 'tarefas em paralelo' in some contexts

Related Words

multitaskingconcurrencyparallel processingtask managementworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

juggle multiple tasks
wear multiple hats
have one's plate full
do several things at once
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