die Parallelaktion
Translation
parallel action, concurrent operation
Examples
Die Polizei startete eine Parallelaktion in zwei Städten.
The police launched a parallel action in two cities.
Es gab eine Parallelaktion der beiden Unternehmen.
There was a parallel action by the two companies.
Grammar Patterns
to launch a parallel action (eine Parallelaktion starten) The police launched a parallel action.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Simultanaktion (simultaneous action), gleichzeitige Handlung (concurrent act)
Etymology
From 'parallel' (parallel) + 'Aktion' (action). A direct compound word meaning 'parallel action'.
Memory Tips
Think of two parallel lines, each representing a separate action happening at the same time.