ESC

Traction loss countermeasure

ESC is an abbreviation of escape that is used as a key label on computer keyboards.

keyboard

key

Lock-opening device

close · abort · interrupt · keystroke · hotkey · command · alt · modifier · dialog · dismiss

exit

exit

Way to leave

getaway · breakout · departure · bolt · retreat · evasion · extraction · egress · fugitive · hatch

computing

character

Nature, symbol, or role

  • sequenceOrdered succession of elements
  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • ASCIIElectronic character encoding standard

control · string · encoding · delimiter · terminal · ANSI · parser · backslash · special · hex

avoidance

avoid

Stay away from

  • evadeEscape by cunning
  • dodgeAvoid by quick movement
  • eludeSkillfully avoid capture

circumvent · sidestep · bypass · loophole · workaround · excuse · pretext · deflection · denial · responsibility

relief

retreat

Sanctuary or withdrawal

distraction · fantasy · daydream · vacation · respite · release · outlet · diversion · relaxation · meditation

Categories
Opposites
vehicle control systems

ESCdrum brakes

Stopping system using internal shoes

manual steering

driving philosophy

ESCmanual control

Human-directed action

vehicle stability state

ESCloss of control

Inability to direct outcomes

spinout · skid · fishtailing · oversteer · understeer

Phrases
Family

escape, escaped, escaping, escapes, escapee, escapees, escapism, escapist, escapade

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G