hold on

(phrasal verb) to wait, to slow down, to stop

Example Sentence:

On the telephone
A: Hi, can I speak to Mike please?
B: Sure, just hold on a minute and I’ll go get him.

In person
A: Hi there. I have a 10 o’clock meeting with Mr. Bryson
B: Okay. Just hold on one moment and I’ll go get him.

Would you kids please hold on a minute! I’m trying to think!