backoffs
Pulling away gradually
Backoffs are strategic retreats or reductions in intensity, often in response to resistance or failure.
In computing and networking, a backoff is a delay before retrying a failed operation, typically increasing with each attempt: The system uses exponential backoffs to avoid overwhelming the server.
More generally, any deliberate stepping back from a position or confrontation: After the public backlash, there were quiet backoffs from several sponsors.
Attempt something again
- exponentialIncreasing by constant ratio
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- queueOrdered waiting line
- delayEnforced waiting period
timeout · throttling · rate-limiting · jitter · latency · polling · caching · failover
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- contingencyUncertain possible event
- tacticalStrategically planned
withdrawal · disengagement · pullback · recoil · flanking · feint · diversion · regrouping
Agreement through mutual sacrifice
- concessionYielding a point
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- yieldingBending under pressure
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
settlement · de-escalation · fallback · middle-ground · bargaining · mediation · détente · accord
retry
Attempt something again
- exponentialIncreasing by constant ratio
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- queueOrdered waiting line
delay · timeout · throttling · rate-limiting · jitter · latency · polling · caching · failover · graceful
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- contingencyUncertain possible event
tactical · withdrawal · disengagement · pullback · recoil · flanking · feint · diversion · regrouping · maneuvering
compromise
Agreement through mutual sacrifice
- concessionYielding a point
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- yieldingBending under pressure
conciliation · settlement · de-escalation · fallback · middle-ground · bargaining · mediation · détente · accord · reconciliation
backoffsadvances
Forward movements or progress
approaches · encroachments · incursions · onslaughts · charges
backoffsescalations
Increases in intensity
intensifications · ramp-ups · buildups · amplifications · surges
backoffsescalations
Increases in intensity
confrontations · aggressions · provocations · attacks · offensives