pause
Sleep for a fixed number of seconds (last resort)
Explicit delay. Prefer observable waits (wait for, wait for see, …) whenever possible.
Syntax
And I pause for "<seconds>" secondsQualifiers
| Qualifier | Role | Example |
|---|---|---|
for | Duration value | pause for "2" seconds |
seconds | Unit marker (required) | … |
Examples
And I pause for "2" secondsNotes
- Value must be a positive number.
- Maximum 60 seconds (abuse cap).
- This is a separate command — not a
waitqualifier (avoids clash withwait for). - Discourage in real suites; use only when no observable condition exists.