multitask

American  

[muhl-tee-task, -tahsk, muhl-tahy-] / ˈmʌl tiˌtæsk, -ˌtɑsk, ˈmʌl taɪ- /

verb (used without object)

1. Computers. (of a single CPU) to execute two or more jobs concurrently.

2. (of one person) to perform two or more tasks simultaneously.

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multitask British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːsk /

verb

1. to work at several different tasks simultaneously

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Other Word Forms

• multi-tasking
  noun
• multitasker
  noun
• multitasking
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of multitask

First recorded in 1960–65; multi- + task

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

multitask

That result challenges the long-accepted belief that people cannot truly multitask.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

With several hours to fill through the day, she says she "always tries to multitask when travelling".

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

“He’s obviously a high-powered person, and people can multitask, but there is at least the potential for some divided loyalties,” said Margaret Engel, founding partner at pay-consultancy Compensation Advisory Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

It’s also working on a more powerful pair of AR glasses that lets people take video calls, get recipe recommendations and multitask in other ways.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025

“Okay, I get off work at six. Applebee’s. Might have to multitask, though, because I’m trying to finish a story—don’t take it personally okay he’s calling I have to go thanks love you bye.”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

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