Definition
When using a telephone, this indicates that you are waiting to speak to someone.
指使用電話時，正在等待與某人通話的狀態。
Please hold, I'll transfer you, but you might be on hold first.
請稍候，我會為您轉接，但您可能會先被置於等待狀態。
I've been on hold for ten minutes; this is too long.
我已經等待了十分鐘；這太久了。
Your call will be placed on hold as our customer service representatives are busy.
您的來電將被置於等待狀態，因為我們的客服代表正忙。
Describes a situation where an activity or plan has been intentionally delayed.
指某項活動或計畫被故意延遲的狀態。
The project is on hold due to funding issues.
由於資金問題，該項目被擱置了。
All decisions are on hold until we complete the investigation.
所有決定都被擱置，直到我們完成調查。
The research project is on hold for unknown reasons.
該研究項目因未知原因被擱置。