quiesce
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quiesce
[kwē′es] (computer science)
To prevent a computer system from starting new jobs so that the system gradually winds down as current jobs are completed, usually in preparation for a planned outage.
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quiesce
(networking)To render quiescent, i.e. temporarily inactive or
disabled. For example to quiesce a device (such as a digital
modem). It is also a system command in MAX TNT software which
is used to "Temporarily disable a modem or DS0 channel".
Also used as an adjective, in the expression "quiesce time".
Also used as an adjective, in the expression "quiesce time".
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quiesce
To slow down the computer or make one of its resources inactive, but still available, in order to conserve power. The term comes from "quiescent," which means "to become quiet."Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.