reflac:tldr:d4e02

The command reflac --preserve ${path-to-directory} is used to recursively retain the original file access timestamps (atime, mtime) of all the files and subdirectories within the specified directory.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

• reflac: It is the name of the command or program being executed.
• --preserve: It is an option or flag that tells the command to preserve the original file access timestamps.
• ${path-to-directory}: It is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory where you want to preserve the timestamps. You need to replace this placeholder with the correct path, for example, /home/user/documents.

In summary, this command is used to maintain the original access timestamps of files and subdirectories within a specific directory.