Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-hold
adjective/adverb
/ˈɒn hoʊld/
Definition
A state of being temporarily paused or delayed, often used in the context of communication or services.
Examples
- After calling customer service, I was put on-hold for several minutes.
- The project is currently on-hold due to budget constraints.
- Please keep your application on-hold until further notice.
Meaning
To be in a position where something is waiting to be completed or processed, typically used when a call is paused or when a service is delayed.
Synonyms
- paused
- delayed
- pending
- interrupted
