What does put on hold mean?

[Stupy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #177 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'put'", question 3

The Government has decided to ......... the recent Cabinet decision to cut the food subsidy bill by 30 per cent, following protests from a section of Congress.

(a) put up
(b) put out
(c) put on hold
(d) put in

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #177 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'put'", answer 3

The Government has decided to put on hold the recent Cabinet decision to cut the food subsidy bill by 30 per cent, following protests from a section of Congress.

Correct answer: (c) put on hold
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explaintion

[Alan]

Hi,

I think it is better to ask a question like this: Can you please explain this word/expression for me.

'Put on hold' means 'delay for the present' - in other words you do not make the decision now but you keep it in reserve until a later date.

Alan
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[Puppet]

Hi Mr. Alan,

Would it be possible to say 'put that a side'?

[English_For_You]

[Alan]

Hi Puppet,

Note that the words are ' put aside'. It's also worth mentioning that there is another expression where 'side' is written as a separate word: 'put to one side', which virtually means the same thing.

Alan
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[Puppet]

English_For_You,

Thank you! It's an honor to share the talking with someone like you are .. Having this high spirit.

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Hi Mr. Alan,

Thank you so much for confirming that remark about 'aside'. Something new done i've learned While I was to ckeck out that expression with you.

[English_For_You]