on hold

Chinese meaning
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Example
The talks come as the transaction remains on hold under a court agreement.
Source: Fox Business · 23 Aug 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
hold 源自古英语 healdan(握住,保持)
- on(处于……状态)+ hold(持有,暂停)
Collocations
- put on hold / remain on hold / deal on hold






