hold over

hold over

verb

Definition of HOLD OVER

intransitive verb

: to continue (as in office) for a prolonged period

transitive verb

1

a : postpone, defer

b : to retain in a condition or position from an earlier period

2

: to prolong the engagement of <the film was held over another week>

Examples of HOLD OVER

1. <the golf tournament had to be held over until the line of thunderstorms had passed through>

First Known Use of HOLD OVER

1647

Related to HOLD OVER

Synonyms

defer, delay, hold off (on), postpone, hold up, lay over, put off, put over, remit, shelve

Related Words

suspend; hesitate, pause, stay; detain, retard, slow; extend, lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch (out); wait

Near Antonyms

act, deal (with), decide (upon), do, work (on)

Rhymes with HOLD OVER

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