to put somebody on hold
01
to temporarily make someone wait during a phone call before resuming the conversation
Collocation
例子
When the customer called the support hotline, the representative put them on hold to check for information.
I had to put my friend on hold for a moment to answer another call.
to put something on hold
01
to temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan
Collocation例子
They decided to put the construction project on hold until they secured additional funding.
Due to unexpected circumstances, the company had to put the product launch on hold.
