wait-free
Involving no busy-wait loops or locks for synchronizing with other threadsInvolving no busy-wait loops or locks for synchronizing with other threads. Able to act immediately without waiting on others.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Involving no busy-wait loops or locks for synchronizing with other threads. Able to act immediately without waiting on others.
See also
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