# TimeoutTask

> Namespace: XPlat.Threading.Tasks

Defines a task that is actioned when the timeout occurs unless cancelled.

```csharp
public class TimeoutTask
```

## Supported platforms

| Platform        | Version    |
| --------------- | ---------- |
| .NET Standard   | 2.0        |
| Xamarin.Android | 9.0        |
| Xamarin.iOS     | 1.0        |
| UWP             | 10.0.16299 |

## Constructors

### TimeoutTask(TimeSpan, Action)

#### Parameters

**timeout (TimeSpan)**

The timeout period.

**timeoutAction (Action)**

The action to perform when the timeout occurs.

## Methods

### Cancel()

Cancels the timeout task to prevent the timeout action from occurring.

```csharp
public void Cancel()
```


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