In plain English
This means the item is kept waiting at a specified location instead of being sent out. The person who asked for it is expected to go there and collect it in person at a later time.
In context
Here, it offers the option to keep the requested document at a designated place so the requester can collect it there in person later.
- Situation
- Requesting transcripts, certificates, credentials, verification, and graduation records
- What it communicates
- offers an option to keep the document for collection.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say where the designated place is or what conditions apply to collection.
Examples
“The shop will hold the part for pickup instead of sending it out.”
“Please hold my document for pickup, and I will collect it tomorrow.”