# knockout ## Syntax ##
KNOCKOUT [<time>] <nicks> <reason>
## Parameters ## The time, expressed in seconds, the nicknames, separated by a comma, and the reason thereof; if no time is provided, the ban will be lifted after 5 minutes. ## Description ## Removes and then bans the given nicknames from the active channel; the ban will be automatically lifted after the specified time. The ban will not be lifted if you leave the channel or disconnect from the network. ## Examples ## /KNOCKOUT 3600 mike Your connection is unstable. /KNOCKOUT bob,sarah Chill down a bit. ## See also ## [BAN](/documentation/help/1.4/ban), [KICK](/documentation/help/1.4/kick), [KICKBAN](/documentation/help/1.4/kickban)