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escape routine

British

noun

computing a means of leaving a computer-program sequence before its end, in order to commence another sequence

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He sought to teach both players and listeners to escape routine and to concentrate their attention “fully in the moment.”

From New York Times

The Crew Dragon will then go through the entire escape routine.

From The Verge

In theory, vacations are a chance to escape routine and explore the new.

From The New Yorker

He takes his folding bike on tour, pedaling to escape routine and seeking to get a little lost and make a delightful discovery.

From Seattle Times

The lion cub pinning his sister in a headlock is learning how to make dinner; the capering impala fawns are practicing their escape routine.

From Scientific American

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