Giải Thích
Put someone on hold: tạm dừng (cuộc gọi của ai đó) và đợi một khoảng thời gian ngắn trước khi tiếp tục lại, thường là để giải quyết vấn đề khác hoặc lấy thông tin (= giữ máy).
Ví dụ:
- I called them once, and they put me on hold for so long that I grew a beard!
- I feel like you constantly put me on hold, and I definitely need further support and care.
- The receptionist put me on hold briefly to transfer the call to another department.
- During the live radio show, the host put the caller on hold to see if there had been any further information on the breaking news they had mentioned.
- I really love you, but I need space to figure out what I want from our relationship. Can you put me on hold for now?
Puting something on hold: trì hoãn hoặc tạm thời dừng tiến độ của một nhiệm vụ, dự án hoặc kế hoạch.
Ví dụ:
- The company decided to put the new product launch on hold until a few quality issues were able to be addressed.
- Due to the unexpected budget cuts, the project had to be put on hold indefinitely.
- While reviewing the new policy’s potential consequences for the economy, the government decided to put its implementation on hold.
- On account of unexpectedly bad weather and safety concerns, the school put the field trip on hold.
- I feel like we need to take a step back and put our plans for moving in together on hold. I want to make sure that both of us get ready for such an important decision.