as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
the golf tournament had to be held over until the line of thunderstorms had passed through
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Recent Examples of hold over
One of the many news conferences held over the past three days by outraged community leaders happened Sunday at La Placita Olvera.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Dusk stopping play has also been a feature of this year’s tournament, with matches held over on all of the first four days, including on both main courts on Monday — despite no rain on three of the days.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Since then, India and China have held over 20 rounds of commander-level talks, with periodic announcements on agreements regarding disengagement and patrolling management.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The city is filled with excitement this weekend, as the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held over the July 4th weekend for the third consecutive year.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Dusk stopping play has also been a feature of this year’s tournament, with matches held over on all of the first four days, including on both main courts on Monday — despite no rain on three of the days.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Since then, India and China have held over 20 rounds of commander-level talks, with periodic announcements on agreements regarding disengagement and patrolling management.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The city is filled with excitement this weekend, as the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held over the July 4th weekend for the third consecutive year.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold over
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Residents should consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, and follow the same precautionary steps, like, drinking plenty of water and taking breaks indoors or under shade.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That includes Rosado’s tiebreaker vote in favor of postponing the upcoming November election to 2026 — a measure backed by the mayor — as well as Rosado’s vote to shutter the Bayfront Park Management Trust in January of next year.—
Tess Riski
July 21,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Verb
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However, rocket launches can often be delayed due to poor weather or issues with the spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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No rain should delay either the sprint race or qualifying, but race day is a different story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Non-grantor trusts may also be used to defer or avoid state income tax.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, someone who falls behind on the bills because of job loss would no longer qualify to defer student loan payments, Bañez said.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The New Day put over American Made, talking up the Creed’s amateur wrestling accolades as Cole accused the New Day of not wanting to face the War Raiders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Together, these buyers put over $21 billion in the U.S. housing market last year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Hold over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20over. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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