on hold
► not being done now, but perhaps being done later: »
Any new building has been put on hold until the economy improves.
► not changing or moving: »
The dollar is on hold at the same level it was at a year ago.
► COMMUNICATIONS waiting for someone to return to or to begin a phone conversation: »
Technical support had me on hold for 20 minutes while they researched my question.
»I'll just put you on hold while I ask my manager about this.
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Financial and business terms. 2012.