How to Pronounce "hold the line"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
HOHLD thuh LINE
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
HOHLD thuh LINE
Definition
This expression can mean to stay on the telephone and not hang up while waiting, or to maintain your position and not give up or weaken, especially in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD thuh LINE
UK
HOHLD thuh LINE
Listen in Context
Please hold the line while I check your information.
If you hold the line, someone will help you soon.
The soldiers were ordered to hold the line at all costs.
Can you hold the line? I’ll be right back with your answer.