Cool MateMeaning of Please hold
Request for someone to wait for a short time.
In simple words: Ask someone to wait or pause.
Please hold in a sentence
- Could you please hold while I transfer your call?
- Please hold, and I'll get back to you shortly.
- The operator said, 'Please hold' before connecting me.
- In a meeting, I asked, 'Please hold, I have a question.'
- During the call, the manager said, 'Please hold for a moment.'
How to use Please hold
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in customer service or when on the phone. Avoid using in casual text conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine holding a heavy object while asking someone to wait.
Related words
Collocations with Please hold
- please hold the line
- please hold on
- please hold for a moment
Common mistakes with Please hold
- Confused with 'please hold on', which is more informal.
- Used inappropriately without context, like in demanding situations.
Please hold appears in
Please hold in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
من فضلك انتظر
اطلب من شخص أن ينتظر أو يتوقف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একটু অপেক্ষা করুন
কাউকে অপেক্ষা করতে বা থামাতে বলুন।
- GermanDeutsch
Bitte warten
Jemanden bitten zu warten oder eine Pause zu machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Por favor, espera
Pedir a alguien que espere o pause.
- Persianفارسی
لطفا صبر کنید
از کسی بخواهید صبر کند یا مکث کند.
- FrenchFrançais
Veuillez patienter
Demander à quelqu'un d'attendre ou de faire une pause.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़रा रुकिए
किसी को रुकने या थोड़ा ठहरने के लिए कहना।
- ItalianItaliano
Aspetti un attimo
Chiedere a qualcuno di aspettare o fare una pausa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Por favor, aguarde
Pedir para alguém esperar ou pausar.
- RussianРусский
Подождите, пожалуйста
Попросить кого-то подождать или сделать паузу.
- Urduاردو
براہ کرم انتظار کریں
کسی سے انتظار کرنے یا رکنے کو کہنا۔
- Chinese中文
请稍等
请别人等待或暂停一下。
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Frequently asked questions about Please hold
What does Please hold mean?
Ask someone to wait or pause.
What is the definition of Please hold?
Request for someone to wait for a short time.
How do you use Please hold in a sentence?
Could you please hold while I transfer your call?
Can you give another example of Please hold?
Please hold, and I'll get back to you shortly.
What are synonyms for Please hold?
Common alternatives include wait, pause, stay.
What words go with Please hold?
It commonly pairs with please hold the line, please hold on, please hold for a moment.
What are common mistakes when using Please hold?
Confused with 'please hold on', which is more informal. Used inappropriately without context, like in demanding situations.
How do you pronounce Please hold?
US: //pliːz hoʊld//, UK: //pliːz hoʊld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Please hold?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in customer service or when on the phone. Avoid using in casual text conversations.