on hold
phrase
1
: in a state of interruption during a telephone call when one party switches to another line without totally disconnecting the other party
put me on hold while he talked to his supervisor
2
: in a state or period of indefinite suspension
put our plans on hold
Examples of on hold in a Sentence
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That order is now on hold, however, after a federal judge blocked the policy earlier this week.
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Involuntary collections on federal student loans remain on hold.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Fed has been on hold this year with interest rates as policymakers weigh the persistence of inflation against other economic factors.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
For the World Cup final, the dozen plush, cinema-like seats are selling for an eye-popping $1 million each, with many of them already on hold.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Involuntary collections on federal student loans remain on hold.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Fed has been on hold this year with interest rates as policymakers weigh the persistence of inflation against other economic factors.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
For the World Cup final, the dozen plush, cinema-like seats are selling for an eye-popping $1 million each, with many of them already on hold.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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“On hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20hold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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