multitask
multitask — verb
1. to switch between two or more tasks during a single period, working on each in t
to switch between two or more tasks during a single period, working on each in turn instead of finishing one completely before starting the next
Gita tried to multitask by answering emails while cooking dinner for her family.
multitask by + [gerund]... while + [gerund]
The manager praised Lien for her ability to multitask during the busy holiday rush.
ability to multitask + during [time period]
Darius found it hard to multitask when his young daughter kept asking him questions.
Studies show that most people cannot truly multitask without making more mistakes.
Tamar put away her phone to focus on one task rather than trying to multitask.
- juggle
more informal; suggests actively keeping multiple demands in motion often with difficulty
- balance
implies managing competing priorities without dropping any; slightly more formal
- wear multiple hats
idiomatic; used when one person does several different roles, especially at work
- focus
to direct all your attention on one thing
- single-task
to do only one thing at a time; a newer coinage contrasting with 'multitask'
文法句型
multitask by [verb]ing
multitask while [verb]ing
multitask between [noun] and [noun]
用法筆記
Intransitive — you cannot say 'multitask something'; use 'multitask between [tasks]' or 'multitask while [doing something].' The subject is usually a person describing their work or daily routine.