Put (sth/sone) on hold (Short video)

The phrase of the day is: "Put (sth/sone) on hold"

• To temporarily suspend one's telephone call by putting it into an electronic hold.
  [ --- The bank always puts you on hold when you try to get through to them. --- ]
  
• To pause, postpone, or suspend an activity.
  [ --- I'll have to put you on hold while I ask my supervisor. --- ]