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VocabJLPT N1

going side-by-side

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. going side-by-side
2. going abreast
3. running concurrently
4. Parallel (geometry)

This noun and する verb describe two or more things running side by side or occurring at the same time without intersecting. It is used both literally, such as parallel roads or train lines, and figuratively, such as carrying out two projects simultaneously.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Are you planning to run the design and procurement in parallel on that project?

Sentence 2

The plan is to run development and testing in parallel.

Sentence 3

"Your growth and your responsibilities go hand in hand," my manager told me.

Sentence 4

"I'll run both plans at the same time," he declared confidently.

Sentence 5

The research team is running two experiments in parallel.