to pause or delay an action · to temporarily stop progress
Ever had a project that just hit a speed bump? 🚧 This expression is your go-to for when you need to temporarily pause something—a task, a decision, or even a whole project—because you need more information, resources, or just a moment to rethink. It's like pressing the pause button, but for work! ⏸️
When would you most appropriately use 'put a hold on something'? A. To celebrate a major sales achievement with your colleagues. B. To announce that a project has been successfully completed. C. To inform your team that a new feature development needs to be paused until funding is secured.
💡 **Pro Tip!** Using 'put a hold on something' implies that the action isn't canceled, just temporarily delayed. It suggests there's a good chance it will resume later. You can also use 'put it on hold' for a more concise version. Remember to communicate *why* something is on hold to avoid confusion!