Definitions

1. noun

A temporary reduction in the rate or frequency of an activity, especially one that is being attacked or besieged.

“The company decided to implement a backoff in production to avoid further crashes.”

2. verb

To reduce the rate or frequency of an activity, especially one that is being attacked or besieged.

“The team had to back off their plans to launch the new product immediately.”

3. verb

To retreat or pull back, especially in a military or hostile context.

“The soldiers were forced to back off from the enemy lines.”