Hold over

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounMisspelling of holdover.

2.Verb(Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.

"These crisps should hold me over until supper."

3.VerbTo save, delay.

"We will have to hold over these files until tomorrow."

4.VerbTo remain in office, possession, residency etc., beyond a certain date.

"We should hold over this report until the new department lead comes in."

5.VerbTo be in a position to harm (someone); to have damaging information on (someone).

"He's holding those allegations over my head."

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