buffering

noun

plural -ers

[count] something that gives protection by separating things :a protective barrier

Thick walls serve as a buffer from/against the sounds of the city. - often used figuratively

She had to act as a buffer between the two brothers, who wouldn't stop arguing.

It's important to save money as a buffer against times of illness or the loss of your job. - see also buffer state, buffer zone

computers :a place in the memory of a computer where information is stored for a short time

chiefly Brit :either one of two devices with metal springs that are connected to the front and back of railroad cars in order to reduce shock when the train hits things - compare 3buffer

hit the buffers

or run into the buffers

Brit informal :to stop or fail

His acting career hit the buffers.

The project ran into the buffers.

verb

-ers; -ered; -ering

[+ obj] to protect (something) from something

The trees help buffer the house from the hot summer sun.

to lessen the harmful effects of (something)

The wall buffers the noise of the traffic.

computers :to put (something, such as data) in a buffer

noun

plural -ers

[count] Brit informal :an old man

He's a harmless old buffer. - compare 1buffer

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