How to end time-out querying

Dear all, here is my question: Q1--- in this function (mysql_options() ),the desc of MYSQL_OPT_READ_TIMEOUT in the Reference Manual 5.0 is as follows:The timeout in seconds for attempts to read from the serverMy question is how should I understand this word read,does it means access

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Hello,everyone,here is my question: Q1--- in this function (mysql_options() ),the desc of MYSQL_OPT_READ_TIMEOUT in the Reference Manual 5.0 is as follows:The timeout in seconds for attempts to read from the serverMy question is how should I understand this word read,does it means access