> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# wait

> Pause program execution before the next statement

```python theme={null}
from grid_nexus_program import wait
```

```python Signature theme={null}
wait(seconds: float) -> None
```

Pause program execution before the next statement.

In deployment mode, the AST compiler lowers this to an ack-producing
control node. In direct mode, it behaves like `time.sleep(seconds)`.


## Related topics

- [Your first session](/get-started/first-session.md)