hold the line — to maintain one's position and not retreat; to wait on the telephone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to maintain one's position and not retreat; to wait on the telephone
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld ðə laɪn/
Korean meaning: 자리를 지키다, 물러서지 않다; 전화를 끊지 않고 기다리다
Korean pronunciation: **홀**드 더 **라**인
Example Sentences
- The customer service representative asked me to hold the line while she transferred my call to a supervisor who was probably taking a coffee break.
- The company decided to hold the line on salary increases this year due to budget constraints.
- During the zombie apocalypse, our hero had to hold the line at the grocery store's candy aisle - priorities matter!
hold the line
NOUN//hoʊld ðə laɪn//
to maintain one's position and not retreat; to wait on the telephone
The defenders hold the line as enemy waves crash against their shields.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
군사 용어에서 유래된 표현으로, 전선(battle line)을 유지하며 후퇴하지 않는다는 의미에서 시작되어 현재는 전화 통화나 일반적인 '버티기' 상황에서도 사용됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The customer service representative asked me to hold the line while she transferred my call to a supervisor who was probably taking a coffee break.”
“The company decided to hold the line on salary increases this year due to budget constraints.”
“During the zombie apocalypse, our hero had to hold the line at the grocery store's candy aisle - priorities matter!”
“The defense minister urged troops to hold the line against the advancing forces.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.