der Wartestand
Translation
standby, waiting state, hold
Examples
Das System befindet sich im Wartestand.
The system is on standby.
Setzen Sie den Anruf in den Wartestand.
Please put the call on hold.
Grammar Patterns
to be on standby ((in+3)) Das System ist im Wartestand.
to put ((sth.)) on hold ((in+4)) Sie hat den Anruf in den Wartestand versetzt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: standby, hold, pause; Antonyms: operation, activity
Etymology
From 'warten' (to wait) + 'Stand' (state, stand). It literally means 'waiting state'.
Memory Tips
Think of a computer in 'standby' mode. It is 'standing' there, 'waiting' for a command.