multitaskverb [ I ]
uk/ˌmʌltiˈtɑːsk/us/ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/to do several different jobs at the same time:
When you're working under pressure, it's important to be able to multitask and prioritize.
IT when a computer multitasks, it operates several different programs at the same time:
Saying that a netbook can't multitask is like saying a compact car can't carry passengers.