What does back off mean?
Back off means (computing) The situation where an algorithm or process refrains from taking an action it would otherwise have taken..
Back off
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(computing) The situation where an algorithm or process refrains from taking an action it would otherwise have taken..
Definitions by Sense
- (computing) The situation where an algorithm or process refrains from taking an action it would otherwise have taken.
- (surfing) The situation where an incoming wave passes from shallower water to a deeper area, making the wave less steep and potentially unsurfable.
Example Sentences
a backoff strategy to avoid collisions
The surfer is in the middle of a backoff. Paddle for unbroken waves butterfly-style, with both arms at the same time, instead of using the crawl stroke that got you out to where the waves are breaking.
I fastened the board's leash to my ankle, jumped on and paddled past the backoff.
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Antonyms for back off
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Word Forms
- backoffs
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What is the opposite of back off?
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How do you use back off in a sentence?
a backoff strategy to avoid collisions
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