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# Linux sleep Command [ Linux Command Manual](#) The Linux sleep command can be used to delay the current action for a period of time. Permissions: All users. ### Syntax sleep number **Parameter Description**: * --help : Display help information * --version : Display version number * number : Time duration, can be followed by s, m, h, or d * Where s is seconds, m is minutes, h is hours, d is days ### Example Sleep for 5 minutes # sleep 5m Display current time, delay for 1 minute, then display time again date;sleep 1m;date [ Linux Command Manual](#)