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Timeout Command: Preserve Exit Status On Timeout
Use for preserve exit status on timeout with Timeout. Exact CLI syntax to preserve exit status on timeout using Timeout.
When to use this: Use for preserve exit status on timeout with Timeout.
Command Syntax
timeout -p <1s|1m|1h|1d|...> <command>timeout -p <1s|1m|1h|1d|...> <command>Command Breakdown
-p- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to preserve exit status on timeout using Timeout.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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