English-German translations for on hold

• reserviert

Definition of on hold

• Delayed; postponed; suspended
• Waiting on a telephone call
• On reserve; being held for someone
• Pertaining to a telephone hold state

Examples

• This project is on hold until we can get more information.
• I have been on hold for 45 minutes listening to a recording about how important my call is to them.
• I have a book on hold for me at the library.

Related words

• strong hold
• single-person household
• election threshold
• put sth. on hold
• leave someone holding the bag
• hold one's tongue
• hold one’s tongue
• hold someone's hand
• hold a grudge against someone