(1) In programming, an inactive state due to an endless loop or programmed delay. A sleep statement in a programming language creates a delay for some specified amount of time.
(2) The inactive status of a program. It begins processing after receiving a signal.
(2) The inactive status of a program. It begins processing after receiving a signal.
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