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."

Synonyms of in parallel

Words with a similar meaning to in parallel:

• concurrently
• simultaneously
• side by side
• at the same time

Antonyms of in parallel

Words with the opposite meaning to in parallel:

• sequentially
• in series
• one after another

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