Definition of holdover
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one that is held over
hold over
verb
held over; holding over; holds over
Definition of hold over (Entry 2 of 2)
: to continue (as in office) for a prolonged period
2
: to prolong the engagement of
the film was held over another week
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The first known use of holdover was in 1647
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