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HOLD OVER

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the phrase Hold Over.

Hold Over - as a verb

Intimidate somebody (with a threat)

Example: "She was holding it over him"

Hold over goods to be sold for the next season

Keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time

Continue a term of office past the normal period of time

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferpostponeprorogueput offput overremitshelvetable
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was the only player to hold over from last year's team."
"The company decided to hold over the product launch until next month."
"The storm caused the flight to hold over in a different city."
"The professor decided to hold over the final exam to give students more time to prepare."
"The decision to hold over the decision until next meeting was met with mixed reactions."
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