المعنى
Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'hold on' is very common in fast-food drive-thrus. The worker might say 'Hold on one second' before taking your order. British speakers often use 'Hang on' more frequently than 'Hold on' in casual conversation, though both are understood. Australians might use 'Hold on' followed by 'mate' to keep the tone friendly and informal. In international business English, 'Please hold' is the standard automated message you hear when waiting on a phone line.
The 'Second' Rule
Always add 'a second' or 'a minute' to make it sound more natural and less like a command.
Don't use with 'me'
Never say 'Hold on me.' It is always just 'Hold on' or 'Wait for me.'
المعنى
Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.
The 'Second' Rule
Always add 'a second' or 'a minute' to make it sound more natural and less like a command.
Don't use with 'me'
Never say 'Hold on me.' It is always just 'Hold on' or 'Wait for me.'
The Phone Trick
If you put someone on hold, always thank them when you come back: 'Thanks for holding!'
Intonation Matters
Use a rising intonation (your voice goes up at the end) to sound polite.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
I'm on the phone right now. Can you ________ a second?
'Hold on' is the correct phrasal verb for asking someone to wait.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are in a meeting and you see a mistake in a report. What do you say?
'Hold on' is used to interrupt and clarify information.
Choose the best response.
Speaker A: 'Are you ready to leave?' Speaker B: '________, I can't find my wallet!'
'Hold on' is the standard way to ask someone to wait while you finish a task.
Which sentence is correct for a formal phone call?
You need to put a client on wait.
Adding 'please' and 'for a moment' makes 'hold on' appropriate for professional use.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Wait vs. Hold On
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI'm on the phone right now. Can you ________ a second?
'Hold on' is the correct phrasal verb for asking someone to wait.
You are in a meeting and you see a mistake in a report. What do you say?
'Hold on' is used to interrupt and clarify information.
Speaker A: 'Are you ready to leave?' Speaker B: '________, I can't find my wallet!'
'Hold on' is the standard way to ask someone to wait while you finish a task.
You need to put a client on wait.
Adding 'please' and 'for a moment' makes 'hold on' appropriate for professional use.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIt can be if said loudly or sharply. To be safe, say 'Hold on a second, please.'
No, 'hold on' is for spoken English. In an email, use 'I will get back to you shortly.'
'Hold on' is usually for very short times. 'Wait' can be for any amount of time.
Neither is better; 'hang on' is just more informal and common in the UK.
Yes, but that means physically grabbing someone so you don't fall.
Say 'Hold on, I'm having some audio issues' if you need to fix your mic.
It is two words: 'hold on.' No hyphen is needed unless it's a noun (which is rare).
It means to grip something very strongly because of fast movement.
No, it's best for pauses under 2 minutes.
'Sec' is short for 'second.' It's very common in casual English.
No, it is a standard phrasal verb used by everyone.
The past tense is 'held on.' Example: 'I held on for a minute.'
It's okay, but 'One moment, please' is safer and more professional.
Yes, it often means 'stop what you are doing and wait.'
عبارات ذات صلة
hang on
synonymTo wait for a short time.
wait up
similarTo stop so someone can catch up.
bear with me
specialized formPlease be patient while I do something difficult.
hold your horses
idiomSlow down and be patient.
stay put
similarDon't move from your current location.
