on hold

phrase

1

: in a state of interruption during a telephone call when one party switches to another line without totally disconnecting the other party

put me on hold while he talked to his supervisor

2

: in a state or period of indefinite suspension

put our plans on hold

Examples of on hold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state of Ohio committed $600 million, but those funds are on hold because of a class-action lawsuit. — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

That plan is on hold, with massive consequences for college sports. — Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Prediction markets are also pointing to the Fed keeping rates on hold, with traders on Kalshi betting there's a 69% chance the central bank will stay put. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

But hours after the initial ruling, the Mamdani administration filed an intention to appeal, thus staying the ruling and putting the temporary restraining order issued by Ozzi on hold. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on hold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled