in parallel
The phrase "in parallel" often refers to actions or processes happening at the same time, whether in everyday scenarios, electronics, or computing.
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Definition
B2General
Happening or being done at the same time but separately.
Example
- She pursued her career in parallel with her studies.
C1Electronics
(technical)Components connected so that they all receive the same voltage.
Example
- The lights are wired in parallel, so if one goes out, the others stay on.
B2Computing
(technical)Processes or tasks being performed simultaneously.
Example
- The software allows multiple tasks to run in parallel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in parallel":
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