Show Table of Contents
2.16. shell:sleep, sleep
Abstract
sleeps for a specified time, then wakes up
Synopsis
shell:sleep [
--help
] [[
-s
] | [
--second
]] {
duration
}
Arguments
Table 2.16, “shell:sleep Arguments” describes the command's arguments.
Table 2.16. shell:sleep Arguments
| Argument | Interpretation |
|---|---|
--help | Displays the online help for this command |
-s, --second | Specify the duration in seconds (instead of milliseconds). |
duration | The time to sleep in milliseconds (default) or in seconds (with the -s option). |

Where did the comment section go?
Red Hat's documentation publication system recently went through an upgrade to enable speedier, more mobile-friendly content. We decided to re-evaluate our commenting platform to ensure that it meets your expectations and serves as an optimal feedback mechanism. During this redesign, we invite your input on providing feedback on Red Hat documentation via the discussion platform.