# NOWAIT Clause

Parallel Directive Clause: Specifies that threads may resume execution before the execution of the region completes.

## Syntax

NOWAIT

When you specify this clause, it removes the synchronization barrier implied at the end of the region.

Note that NOWAIT can also be specified as a keyword in several directives.

At most one NOWAIT clause or keyword can appear in a directive that allows the clause or keyword.

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