workflow
gb/wˈɚkfloʊ/ us/wˈɚkfloʊ/
B2
Inglés
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Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
the usual steps in doing work
The normal order of steps that a person or team follows to complete a job or project.
Patrón de uso:
the workflow for [doing something] / improve the workflow in [a place]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes write it as two words *"work flow"*; in modern business English it is almost always written as one word: *workflow*. Another common confusion is between *workflow* and *workload*: *workflow* is the order and movement of tasks, while *workload* is the amount of work someone has to do.
Sinónimos
process (Very general; can refer to any series of actions, not only in work settings, while “workflow” is specifically about how work tasks move through steps.)
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procedure (More formal and rule-focused; often written or official, whereas “workflow” can be informal and practical.)
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routine (Suggests something done regularly or habitually; less focused on the step‑by‑step movement of tasks between people or tools.)
Antónimos
chaos (Describes a situation with no clear order or system, which is the opposite of an organized workflow.)
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disorder (Highlights lack of structure or arrangement, contrasting with a defined workflow.)
Colocaciones
streamline the workflow
|improve workflow
|typical workflow
|design a workflow
|workflow process
|workflow diagram
Temas
business
|work
|productivity
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We mapped out our current workflow to see where we were losing time.
- The new tool fits nicely into our existing workflow.
- By standardizing the workflow, the company reduced errors and delays.
- Our design team has a different workflow from the development team.
- She changed her morning workflow so she could answer emails more efficiently.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We want to make our office workflow faster.
- This chart shows the workflow of a customer order.
- The manager asked us to review our workflow.
- My writing workflow starts with notes and ends with editing.
- They changed the workflow so fewer people touch the same file.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
2
automated process in software tools
A process you set up in a computer program so it can do a list of steps by itself when something happens.
Patrón de uso:
set up a workflow in [software] / trigger a workflow when [condition]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that in IT and software, *workflow* often means a specific automated process inside a tool (for example, in GitHub Actions or a CRM system), not just a general way of working. It is usually countable in this sense (e.g., *create three workflows for different teams*).
Sinónimos
automation (Broader; refers to any task done automatically by machines or software, not only a defined multi‑step process inside one system.)
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pipeline (Common in software and data engineering; emphasizes a linear flow of data or tasks, while “workflow” can be more general and may include branches or conditions.)
Antónimos
manual process (Highlights that people perform each step themselves, instead of the software running the steps automatically as in a workflow.)
Colocaciones
automated workflow
|workflow engine
|trigger a workflow
|workflow automation
|build a workflow
|workflow template
Temas
technology
|business
|software
|work
Ejemplos
- We created a workflow in our CRM that sends a welcome email to every new customer.
- The deployment workflow runs automatically when you push code to the main branch.
- This platform lets you design custom workflows without writing any code.
- If the invoice is over $5,000, the workflow routes it to a manager for approval.
- Their support workflow assigns new tickets to the right team based on topic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The app has a workflow that sends a text message to new users.
- You can build a simple workflow to back up your files every day.
- This workflow starts when someone fills in a web form.
- Our new workflow automatically moves tasks to the "Done" column.
- An error in the workflow stopped all payments last night.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
workflow
AFI
GB/wˈɚkfloʊ/
US/wˈɚkfloʊ/
Sílabas y acento
work - flow (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (work)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: workflow
- Plural: workflow, workflows
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