on hold

on hold
1. intentionally delayed.

The space launch is on hold until the weather clears.

Usage notes: often used in the form be on hold, as in the example
2. connected but waiting to speak to someone on the telephone.

Her line was busy, so the operator put me on hold.

Usage notes: often used in the form put someone on hold, as in the example

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