Name
builtin
Synopsis
builtincommand
[arguments
... ]
Run the shell built-in command command with the given arguments. This allows you to bypass any functions that redefine a built-in command’s name. The command command is more portable.
Example
This function lets you do your own tasks when you change directory:
cd ( ) { builtin cd "$@" Actually change directory pwd Report location }
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