Sleep function
The SLEEP function is used to introduce a delay or pause in the execution of a query or a batch of queries for a specific amount of time.
| Function | Description |
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sleep(@duration)
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Delays or pauses in the execution of a query or a batch of queries. |
sleep
The following examples show this function when used in a select statement:
SELECT * FROM sleep(1s);SELECT * FROM sleep(500ms);See also
Alternatively you may want to use the SLEEP statement.