video conferencing

[/ˈvɪdioʊ ˈkɑːnfərənsɪŋ/]

noun

videoconferência

1. The technology and practice of conducting meetings or conversations between people in different locations using video and audio transmission over the internet or other networks

We use video conferencing to connect with our remote team members across different time zones.

Usamos videoconferência para nos conectar com membros da equipe remota em diferentes fusos horários.

2. A meeting or conference conducted via video transmission

The board held a video conferencing session to discuss quarterly results.

O conselho realizou uma sessão de videoconferência para discutir os resultados trimestrais.

Synonyms

video call virtual meeting online conferencing teleconferencing remote meeting

Antonyms

in-person meeting face-to-face meeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

videoconferência

Most common term in Brazil

São Paulo

videoconferência / conference call com vídeo

Both terms used in business settings

Rio de Janeiro

videoconferência

Standard usage

Portugal

videoconferência / conferência de vídeo

Videoconferência is more common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to join a video conference

to dial into a video conference

face time with someone (colloquial)

remote collaboration

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