The term 'on hold' is used to describe a situation in which something has been temporarily stopped or delayed. This can be seen in the two crossword solutions, 'tabled' and 'POSTPONED'. Tabled is a 6-letter word meaning to suspend discussion or action on an item, while POSTPONED is a 9-letter word meaning to delay or put off until a later time. Both of these words are used to describe the concept of something being on hold.