---
title: clearTimeout
framework: TVMLKit JS
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [tvOS 9.0+]
path: tvmljs/1627416-cleartimeout
---

# clearTimeout

Stops the function associated with the identifier from executing.

## Declaration

```data
void clearTimeout(
    in String timeoutID
);
```

## Parameters

- `timeoutID`: A string identifying the timeout to clear.

## Discussion

Discussion This function stops the function associated with the identifier created by the setTimeout function from executing.

## See Also

### Automating Function Timing

- [setInterval](tvmljs/1627337-setinterval.md)
- [clearInterval](tvmljs/1627411-clearinterval.md)
- [setTimeout](tvmljs/1627349-settimeout.md)