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

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.

Business

Scenario:

We have a backlog in our order processing. We must act carefully to managing the situation.

Response:

If the backlog persists, it might be worth to throttle orders for some time till we streamline the process.