CEFR B2

in parallel

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Happening or existing at the same time, or side-by-side, without interfering with each other.

Examples

The two projects are running in parallel.
The new system will operate in parallel with the old one for a transition period.

Synonyms: concurrently, simultaneously, side by side, at the same time

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in parallel (B2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: in ˈpærəlel

Definition

Happening or existing at the same time, or side-by-side, without interfering with each other.

Examples

The two projects are running in parallel.
The new system will operate in parallel with the old one for a transition period.
These events occurred in parallel, though they were not directly related.

How to Use in parallel

in parallel with (prepositional phrase): Alongside and at the same time as something else. — "The investigation will proceed in parallel with the internal review."

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