Definition
When using a telephone, this indicates that you are waiting to speak to someone.
Please hold, I'll transfer you, but you might be on hold first.
I've been on hold for ten minutes; this is too long.
Your call will be placed on hold as our customer service representatives are busy.
Describes a situation where an activity or plan has been intentionally delayed.
The project is on hold due to funding issues.
All decisions are on hold until we complete the investigation.
The research project is on hold for unknown reasons.