To pause in a conversation for an interruption.
hold by the button
To detain in conversation to the point of weariness or tedium; to bore…
butt in
To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or inv…
hold up
To impede; detain.
hold on
To keep; to store something for someone.
hold out
To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negoti…
hold off
To delay (someone or something) temporarily; to keep at bay.