Consecutive interpreting definition

Consecutive interpreting is the spoken transfer of messages exchanged between parties, with the meaning being conveyed by an interpreter from one language into another, either after the speaker has finished speaking or during appropriate pauses between thoughts
Consecutive interpreting means the conversion of a speaker’s message into another language after the speaker pauses.
Consecutive interpreting means the conversion of a speaker or signer’s message into another language after the speaker or signer pauses.

Examples of Consecutive interpreting in a sentence

  • Consecutive interpreting hours do not include pre/post interview sessions with the State service provider, pre-interpreting preparatory time, or travel time to the specific interpreting job.

  • Consecutive interpreting is typically used for negotiations, business meetings, presentations and training.