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multitask

multitask

Meaning of multitask

do several tasks

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈmʌltɪtɑːsk/
American English/tə ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/
Russian transcription[rɐˈbotətʲ v rʲɪˈʐimʲe mnəgəzɐˈdat͡ɕnəstʲɪ]
multitask
multitask - multitask
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multitask with Russian translation

multitask usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Трудно работать в режиме многозадачности, когда почта переполнена.

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

multitask synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between multitask / juggle tasks / switch between tasks / balance multiple responsibilities / manage multiple projects / work concurrently

J
🇬🇧English
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.

S
🇬🇧English
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
🇬🇧English
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.

M
🇬🇧English
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.

W
🇬🇧English
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.

D
🇬🇧English
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.

C
🇬🇧English
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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How to pronounce multitask and what this word means

multitask means multitask. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce multitask

/ˈmʌltɪtɑːsk/

multitask translation

multitask

multitask examples

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

multitask transcription

/ˈmʌltɪtɑːsk/, /tə ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/

Questions about this word

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 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 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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