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sleep: Delay in seconds.
$ sleep ${seconds}
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The command "sleep ${seconds}" is used in Unix-based systems to pause the execution of a script or command for a specified number of seconds.

Here's how it works:

  • The keyword "sleep" is followed by the number of seconds (denoted as ${seconds}).
  • ${seconds} is a placeholder that represents the actual value of seconds you want the script/command to sleep for.
  • When this command is executed, the script or command temporarily stops its execution for the given time period. After the specified number of seconds has elapsed, the script/command resumes its execution.

For example, if you run the command "sleep 5", it will pause the execution for 5 seconds before continuing.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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