"nonblocking" meaning in English

See nonblocking in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: non- + blocking Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|blocking}} non- + blocking Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonblocking (not comparable)
  1. (computing theory) That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Theory of computing

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