How to Pronounce "hold for"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HOHLD for, HOHLD fur, HOHLD furr
hˈəʊld/ /fˈɔː
HOHLD faw
Definition
To keep, save, or reserve something for a specific person, reason, or later time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD for, HOHLD fur, HOHLD furr
UK
HOHLD faw
Listen in Context
Can you hold this for me until I come back?
Please hold the tickets for Sarah.
They will hold your order for 24 hours.
Could you hold for just a minute while I check?