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Definition on hold in American English

on hold phrase

phrase
1

if something is on hold, you have stopped it from happening now, but it may happen later

Example

After the accident her career had to be put on hold.

Synonyms and related words
at full stretch devoted disuse
2

waiting to speak to someone on the telephone, after your call has been answered

Example

They've put me on hold.

Synonyms and related words
answer busy busy signal
Definition on hold in American English