What is a synonym for "on hold"?

Common synonyms include: abeyance, benched, blocked item, delay, delayed, held stock.

On hold

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1
Delayed; postponed; suspended. idiomatic
"This project is on hold until we can get more information."
2
Waiting on a telephone call.
"I have been on hold for 45 minutes listening to a recording about how important my call is to them."
3
On reserve; being held for someone.
"I have a book on hold for me at the library."
4
Pertaining to a telephone hold state.
"Now James Kellaris, a professor of marketing at the University of Cincinnati, reports that the sexes respond differently to onhold^([sic]) music."

"This project is on hold until we can get more information."