no-operation - (Pronounced no-opp or nop.) A programming command that instructs a computer to run one or two processing cycles without performing any functions. Generally used for internal computing purposes, such as to synchronize the timing for a series of events to occur or to cancel a command. Also called do-nothing instruction.; дс тдрлими цюлютдажкию дроемжки аиакиохдйис лидр http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/dictionary/list.asp;