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"please hold on" vs "please be on hold"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Please hold on' is commonly used when asking someone to wait on the phone or in a conversation. 'Please be on hold' is used more formally in a business setting to instruct someone to remain on the line during a call.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

please hold on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to wait on the phone or in a conversation.

This phrase is used to ask someone to wait for a short period of time, especially on the phone. It is a polite way to indicate that the person should remain in the current state or position.

Examples:

  • Please hold on while I transfer your call.
  • Can you please hold on for a moment?
  • Hold on, I'll be right back.
  • Hold on a second, I need to grab something.
  • I'll need you to hold on for a few minutes.

Alternatives:

  • Please wait a moment
  • Please hang on
  • Please stay on the line
  • Please bear with me
  • Please be patient

please be on hold

This phrase is correct, but it is more commonly used in a formal business setting to instruct someone to remain on the line during a call.

This phrase is used in a formal context, such as in a business setting, to instruct someone to stay on the line during a phone call. It is a more direct way of asking someone to wait.

Examples:

  • Please be on hold while I check that information for you.
  • I'll need you to be on hold for a few minutes.
  • Can you please be on hold until I get back to you?
  • Please be on hold, I'll be right with you.
  • You will need to be on hold for a moment.

Alternatives:

  • Please hold the line
  • Please remain on hold
  • Please stay on the line
  • Please wait on the line
  • Please keep holding

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