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# engine

# `prefect.engine`

## Functions

### `handle_engine_signals` <sup>[https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/blob/main/src/prefect/engine.py#L63](https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/blob/main/src/prefect/engine.py#L63)</sup>

```python theme={null}
handle_engine_signals(flow_run_id: UUID | None = None)
```

Handle signals from the orchestrator to abort or pause the flow run or otherwise
handle unexpected exceptions.

This context manager will handle exiting the process depending on the signal received.

**Args:**

* `flow_run_id`: The ID of the flow run to handle signals for.