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multitask

работать в режиме многозадачности

Meaning of multitask

do several tasks

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EN-UK/ˈmʌltɪtɑːsk/
EN-US/tə ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/
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multitask with Russian translation

multitask usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Трудно работать в режиме многозадачности, когда почта переполнена.

It's hard to multitask when the inbox is full.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она умеет работать в режиме многозадачности и одновременно отвечать на звонки.

She can multitask and answer calls at the same time.

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multitask belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

multitaskработать в режиме многозадачности
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

multitask synonyms

Related words worth learning together

juggle tasks
Idiomatic expression meaning to keep several tasks going at once, often implying a degree of chaos or effort.
switch between tasks
Emphasizes frequently changing focus from one task to another rather than true simultaneous execution.
balance multiple responsibilities
Broader in meaning — includes allocating time and priorities among responsibilities, not only tasks.
manage multiple projects
More formal — refers to overseeing several projects (larger, longer-term efforts) rather than short tasks.
work concurrently
Emphasizes true simultaneous execution; a more technical/precise term and less common in everyday office talk.
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juggle tasks

Idiomatic expression meaning to keep several tasks going at once, often implying a degree of chaos or effort.

B2Often

He juggles tasks from different departments during the day.

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switch between tasks

Emphasizes frequently changing focus from one task to another rather than true simultaneous execution.

B2Often

She often has to switch between tasks when the phone rings.

B
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balance multiple responsibilities

Broader in meaning — includes allocating time and priorities among responsibilities, not only tasks.

B2Often

She balances multiple responsibilities at work and at home.

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manage multiple projects

More formal — refers to overseeing several projects (larger, longer-term efforts) rather than short tasks.

B2Often

As a PM, she manages multiple projects with different teams.

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work concurrently

Emphasizes true simultaneous execution; a more technical/precise term and less common in everyday office talk.

B2Rarely

Some tasks can be scheduled to run concurrently on different machines.

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divide attention

Focuses on splitting one's attention across activities; often carries neutral or negative connotation (possible drop in quality).

B2Often

If you divide your attention too much, mistakes can happen.

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coordinate tasks

Implies organising or synchronising tasks (often for others) rather than personally doing several tasks at once.

B2Often

Her job is to coordinate tasks across the marketing and sales teams.

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multitask meaning: what does it mean?

do several tasks

multitask pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

multitask is pronounced as /ˈmʌltɪtɑːsk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

multitask definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It's hard to multitask when the inbox is full. Translation: Трудно работать в режиме многозадачности, когда почта переполнена.

Is multitask part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, multitask (работать в режиме многозадачности) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is multitask part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, multitask (работать в режиме многозадачности) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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