adverb
- in a manner that does not occur at the same time; without waiting for a response or completion before proceeding
Usage: commonly used in computing and telecommunications; contrasts with synchronous operation
Examples
- The server processes requests asynchronously, allowing multiple users to interact without blocking.
- Email works asynchronously—you send a message and the recipient reads it later.
- JavaScript can execute asynchronously using callbacks and promises.
- The two teams worked asynchronously across different time zones.
- Data is uploaded asynchronously in the background while you continue using the app.
- Network calls in modern applications often happen asynchronously to improve performance.