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 2024 ruling striking down the law as unconstitutional had been on hold pending appeal, so Wednesday’s reversal does not change the status quo. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

As night fell Tuesday, rescue operations remained on hold because of continuing aftershocks as families awaited word on the employees still believed to be inside. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

But despite accepting the second filing, the board put its review on hold until the railroads provided additional information on the deal. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Investors expect that the central bank will remain on hold, but will seek greater clarity on the path forward for monetary policy. — Joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for on hold

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