optimistic locking

ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk ˈlɒkɪŋ

Definition

Definition of optimistic locking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

data management

TECH.

method to manage data access without immediate locks

TECH.

Optimistic locking reduces conflicts in database transactions.
Developers prefer optimistic locking for its efficiency.
Optimistic locking can improve system performance.

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Expressions with optimistic

cautiously optimistic

adj.

hopeful but prepared for possible difficulties

She is cautiously optimistic about the project's success.

guardedly optimistic

adj.

feeling hopeful but careful because of possible problems

She is guardedly optimistic about her test results.

stay optimistic

continue believing good things are likely to happen

Try to stay optimistic even when your plans change unexpectedly.

Expressions with locking

locking tab

small projecting piece that fastens parts together when pushed or snapped

Press the locking tab to release the connector from the socket.

locking screw

screw designed to hold parts firmly so they cannot move or loosen

Tighten the locking screw to secure the handle in position.

central locking

vehicle system locking all doors at once

Central locking is a standard feature in modern cars.

locking mechanism

system of parts that keeps something fastened until properly released

The door's locking mechanism jammed, trapping everyone inside the room.

locking device

mechanical part that keeps something closed or fixed to stop movement

The gate includes a simple locking device to keep it securely shut.

locking pin

metal rod inserted to keep parts fixed in position or locked

Insert the locking pin to secure the trailer to the hitch.

central door locking

mechanism to control all door locks from one point

Central door locking allows the driver to lock all doors at once.

tidal locking

astronomical phenomenon where one side always faces the orbiting body

The Moon's tidal locking keeps one face towards Earth.

locking collar

ring-shaped part tightened on a rod to hold other pieces

Slide the locking collar onto the shaft before installing the bearing.

locking differential

mechanism that prevents wheel slip by locking axles together

Engaging the locking differential can help in muddy conditions.

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French:verrouillage optimiste, ...
German:Optimistic Locking, ...
Italian:blocco ottimistico, ...
Spanish:bloqueo optimista, ...
Portuguese:controlo otimista, ...
Chinese:乐观锁, ...
Japanese:楽観的ロック, ...
Arabic:القَفْلُ التَّفاؤُلِيُّ, ...
Hebrew:נְעִילָה אוֹפּטִימִית, ...
Russian:оптимистичная блокировка, ...
Ukrainian:оптимістичне блокування, ...
Hindi:आशावादी लॉकिंग, ...
Bengali:আশাবাদী লকিং, ...
Catalan:bloqueig optimista, ...
Czech:optimistické zamykání, ...
Danish:optimistisk låsning, ...
Dutch:optimistische vergrendeling, ...
Greek:αισιόδοξη κλειδώματος, ...
Hungarian:optimista zárolás, ...
Khmer:វិធីគ្រប់គ្រងការចូលប្រើទិន្នន័យដោយមិនចាក់សោភ្លាមៗ, ...
Korean:낙관적 잠금, ...
Persian:قفل‌گذاری خوش‌بینانه, ...
Polish:optymistyczne blokowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):bloqueio otimista, ...
Romanian:blocare optimistă, ...
Swedish:optimistisk låsning, ...
Thai:การล็อกแบบมองโลกในแง่ดี, ...
Turkish:iyimser kilitleme, ...
Vietnamese:khóa lạc quan, ...

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