What does "Put on hold" mean?
postpone or delay something
"Put on hold" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
maybe we better put game night on hold for a little while.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E10
She needs to be put on hold...
— Grey's Anatomy S4E17
can I put you on hold
— How I Met Your Mother S8E17
The red carpet that they sent me is orange, and they keep putting me on hold.
— Modern Family S9E20
Whatever you're doing, put it on hold.
— Suits S7E5
What? No, don't put me on hold.
— The Big Bang Theory S2E17
She put me on hold.
— The Intern
Put the game on hold, everyone.
— The Office S3E3
"Put on hold" in TV shows & movies
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