hold the line

/hoʊld ðə laɪn/

/həʊld ðə laɪn/

Other forms: holding the line; held the line; holds the line

Definitions of hold the line

1. verb

   hold the phone line open
   synonyms: hang on, hold on

   type of:

   await, expect, look, wait

   look forward to the probable occurrence of
2. verb

   hold the line on prices; keep the price of something constant
   type of:

   conserve, keep up, maintain, preserve

   keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction