Definitions

1. adjective

extending or lying in the same direction; not intersecting

“The parallel tracks of the train and the bus ran alongside each other.”

2. noun

a line or plane that never intersects with another line or plane

“The architect designed the building with a series of parallel walls to maximize space.”

3. verb

to cause something to extend or run in the same direction

“The parallel processing of data allowed the computer to perform calculations much faster.”

4. adverb

in a way that is the same or similar

“The two companies operate in parallel, with each one serving a different market.”