on hold
Idioms-
In a state of temporary interruption, but not disconnection, during a telephone call, as in While I was on hold, I checked my calendar for when I could schedule a meeting , or They had to put me on hold while they looked up my account . [c. 1960]
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In a state of postponement or delay, as in When she was transferred, they had to put their romance on hold . This figurative usage is a broadened sense of def. 1. [ Colloquial ; c. 1970]
Example Sentences
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But new CEO Steve Cahillane said he was putting the breakup plan on hold, so he can focus on fixing the problems.
From MarketWatch
The plan was ultimately put on hold due to the pandemic.
They earned an immediate return from the Championship in 2021, with no team dropping down to replace them after relegation was put on hold in light of Covid.
From BBC
Jurado said that plan is “now on hold.”
From Los Angeles Times
The elder Youssef had hoped to soon retire but put those plans on hold after the burglary.
From Los Angeles Times
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