put a hold on

phrase

: to order that something is to be kept for a particular person or time

I asked the library to put a hold on the book for me.

Examples of put a hold on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The controversial wording was later removed after two Democratic lawmakers put a hold on Lunday’s nomination for commandant until the manual was changed. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026

The White House has put a hold on federal funding for the $16 billion project to connect New York and New Jersey through a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Council members who voted to put a hold on future talks cited a lack of clarity on IMEA’s future power sources and costs as a major factor as well as a desire to consider alternative options before making a final decision on the future of Naperville’s power supply. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026

Graham put a hold on the package Thursday evening, delaying floor action until Friday. — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026

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