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backoff
This term describes a deliberate retreat or a strategic pause. In interpersonal or political contexts, it carries a connotation of de-escalation, suggesting a tactical withdrawal to prevent a total collapse of negotiations or an outbreak of violence. It is often used in professional or diplomatic registers to describe a calculated move rather than a surrender.
In technical contexts, specifically networking and computing, the term is a precise technical specification. It refers to the specific timing mechanism used to manage congestion. Unlike the general sense of retreating, the technical usage is focused on efficiency and synchronization, often paired with modifiers like "exponential" to describe the mathematical increase in delay between attempts.
Meanings
Examples
The sudden backoff in aggressive pricing helped stabilize the market.
I can feel the tension easing as there is a slight backoff in his demands.
Just give me some space and a little backoff for a while.
The diplomat suggested a strategic backoff to prevent the situation from escalating into war.
Maybe a backoff in the intensity of the training will prevent further injuries.
The system implements an exponential backoff to handle network congestion efficiently.
The system implements an exponential backoff to handle network congestion efficiently.
Wait for the backoff timer to expire before trying to send the packet again.
The algorithm uses a random backoff to minimize the chance of another collision.