throttle

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you 'throttle' something, you're controlling how fast it works. It's like adjusting the speed of a treadmill to make your workout a bit more manageable.

Examples in Different Contexts

A video streaming platform may throttle the video quality during times of high traffic to maintain smooth playback for all users.

Practice Scenarios

Quality-assurance

Scenario:

The recent update has added a few bugs to the mix. It might be practical to review how we are driving product testing.

Response:

Agreed. If we throttle the testing speed, we will have more time to fix the bugs before moving forward.

Sustainability

Scenario:

The weather forecast projects lower wind speeds in the coming days. We should review our approach to the turbine operation.

Response:

Throttling power from the turbines during low wind conditions sounds like a safe and effective strategy.