On hold

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adjective

Stopped temporarily and waiting to be finished later.

The plans for the new park are currently on hold due to lack of funding.
Visual representation of "on hold" - Stopped temporarily and waiting to be finished later

Often appears as...

  • putting something on hold
  • is on hold
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Temporary Pause

Implies an intention to resume activity in the future, often when circumstances allow.

Illustration for Temporary Pause
Development of the app is on hold until we secure more funding.
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Expectation of Continuation

Signals that a stopped activity is not abandoned, just postponed.

Illustration for Expectation of Continuation
The research is on hold but will continue once the lab equipment is repaired.
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