control-s

2 definitions found

control-s - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  control-S
  XOFF
  
     <character> (Or XOFF, DC3, Device Control 3) The character
     with ASCII code 19, used in software handshaking to
     temporarily suspend output until a control-Q is received.
  
     [Jargon File]
  
     (1996-06-28)
  

control-s - Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003) :

  control-S
   vi.
  
     "Stop talking for a second." From the ASCII DC3 or XOFF character
  (the
     pronunciation /X-of/ is therefore also used). Control-S differs from
     control-O in that the person is asked to stop talking (perhaps
     because you are on the phone) but will be allowed to continue when
     you're ready to listen to him -- as opposed to control-O, which has
     more of the meaning of "Shut up." Considered silly.