hold button

American  

noun

1. a button on a telephone that enables someone to interrupt an incoming call temporarily in order to answer another call.

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Example Sentences

A ostrich-like Doduo appears on top of the hold button of an office phone.

From Washington Post

Apple has "pressed the hold button" on its live television service, in the words of CBS president Les Moonves.

From The Verge

Tas was busy pressing the red “HOLD” button.

From Washington Post

Wheeler seems to be indicating that they're going to push the hold button on net neutrality, which could be a disappointing outcome if that hold button stays there for a very long time.

From Washington Post

He pressed the hold button on the weapons detector, so Tendai could take his Scout knife out with him.

From Literature