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SLEEP - a control flow statement that suspends execution of the
        calling program
Syntax
  SLEEP [seconds]
    ■ If the argument is omitted, the program is suspended until a key is
      pressed or an enabled event occurs
    ■ If the optional seconds argument is used, the program will stay
      suspended until the number of seconds elapses, a key is pressed,
      or an enabled event occurs, whichever happens first.
 
See Also  ◄WAIT►