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on hold
1.
intentionally delayed.
The space launch is on hold until the weather clears.

Usage notes: often used in the form be on hold, as in the example
2.
connected but waiting to speak to someone on the telephone.
Her line was busy, so the operator put me on hold.

Usage notes: often used in the form put someone on hold, as in the example

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

on hold
1. to be left waiting on a telephone line
I phoned the bank but I was quickly put on hold.

2. to be waiting, to be temporarily halted
The construction of the building is on hold while the city engineers finish their inspection.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

on hold
adv. phr.
1. Left waiting while making a telephone call.
"Sorry sir," the secretary said, "I'll have to put you on hold for a minute."
2. Waiting; temporarily halted.
"Put your marriage plans on hold, son, and wait until after graduation," his father said seriously.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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