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nohup

linux

Unix command that runs another command immune to hangup signals, allowing processes to continue after the user logs out

Pronunciation

Correct

no-HUP

/noʊˈhʌp/

Two syllables with stress on the second. Short for 'no hangup' — it ignores the SIGHUP signal. The 'hup' rhymes with 'cup'.

Source: pubs.opengroup.org(official spec)

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