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The neural underpinning of the intentionally prolonged gaze fixation that is used in gaze controlled interfaces remains unknown. Analyzing eye tracker data, we have noticed exceptional eye stillness during intentional gaze dwells, which deviated from natural, more loose eye behavior during visual search. Present study was aimed at uncovering possible neural mechanisms of differences. Intentionally prolonged gaze fixations were characterized by early alpha/beta synchronization This phenomenon suggests the role of active inhibition of the cortical oculomotor circuit responsible for natural saccadic behavior The results may be of interest for understanding not only the mechanisms of gaze based interaction with computers and other people, but also the mechanisms of gaze control in general