On hold
adjective
Stopped temporarily and waiting to be finished later.
The plans for the new park are currently on hold due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- putting something on hold
- is on hold
adjective
A call or caller that is waiting to be connected or attended to.
I'm sorry, I will have to put you on hold while I transfer your call.
Often appears as...
- put a call on hold
- keep somebody on hold
adjective
In a state of delay or pause.
Our holiday plans are on hold until we get the results of the medical test.
Often appears as...
- put something on hold
- be on hold
adjective
In a state of not progressing or moving forward.
The construction project is on hold until they resolve the legal issues.
Often appears as...
- put something on hold
- stay on hold
adjective
Stopped temporarily and waiting to be finished later.
The plans for the new park are currently on hold due to lack of funding.
Often appears as...
- putting something on hold
- is on hold
adjective
A call or caller that is waiting to be connected or attended to.
I'm sorry, I will have to put you on hold while I transfer your call.
Often appears as...
- put a call on hold
- keep somebody on hold
adjective
In a state of delay or pause.
Our holiday plans are on hold until we get the results of the medical test.
Often appears as...
- put something on hold
- be on hold
adjective
In a state of not progressing or moving forward.
The construction project is on hold until they resolve the legal issues.
Often appears as...
- put something on hold
- stay on hold
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Pause
Implies an intention to resume activity in the future, often when circumstances allow.
Development of the app is on hold until we secure more funding.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Continuation
Signals that a stopped activity is not abandoned, just postponed.
The research is on hold but will continue once the lab equipment is repaired.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Pause
Implies an intention to resume activity in the future, often when circumstances allow.
Development of the app is on hold until we secure more funding.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Continuation
Signals that a stopped activity is not abandoned, just postponed.
The research is on hold but will continue once the lab equipment is repaired.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Pause
Implies an intention to resume activity in the future, often when circumstances allow.
Development of the app is on hold until we secure more funding.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Continuation
Signals that a stopped activity is not abandoned, just postponed.
The research is on hold but will continue once the lab equipment is repaired.
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