samløbende

Samløbende is a Danish term that translates to "concurring," "concurrent," or "running concurrently" in English. It is used in various contexts to describe events, processes, or activities that happen at the same time or overlap in their timing.

In legal contexts, "samløbende" can refer to concurrent sentences, where a judge orders that multiple prison sentences be served at the same time rather than consecutively. This means the offender's total time in prison is determined by the length of the longest sentence, not the sum of all sentences.

In project management and business, the term might describe tasks or phases of a project that are executed simultaneously. This can be done to expedite the overall completion time or to make efficient use of resources. For example, two different teams might be working on samløbende aspects of a product launch.

In a more general sense, "samløbende" can describe any two or more things happening at the same time. This could include historical events occurring simultaneously in different parts of the world, or parallel processes in nature. The core meaning emphasizes the shared timeframe of these occurrences. Understanding the context in which "samløbende" is used is key to fully grasping its specific implication.