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

Talks between the United States and Iran appear to be on hold until after the burial. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

In 2014, much of free agency was on hold until James made his choice. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

The Fed has been on hold all year and looks likely to stay put for months to come. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Organizers and instructors say creating spaces to climb, learn and socialize helps Ukrainians manage stress, find community and build enduring traditions even as war keeps daily life on hold. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for on hold

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