保留

保留

"保留" means "reservation," "hold," or "pending."

In this sentence, "保留" is used in the sense of deferring or postponing a decision regarding something mentioned, here the suggestion.

会議で彼の提案が保留された。

His suggestion was put on hold during the meeting.

Here, "保留" refers to the act of putting a call on hold, commonly used in telecommunications.

保留ボタンを押してお待ちください。

Please press the hold button and wait.

"保留" indicates that an action, such as his promotion, is temporarily delayed pending certain conditions.

彼の昇進は業績評価の結果が出るまで保留だ。

His promotion is on hold until the performance evaluations are completed.