 hold_over |
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| 1. | [ verb ] intimidate somebody (with a threat) | |
| Examples: | "She was holding it over him" |
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| Related terms: | intimidate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] hold over goods to be sold for the next season | |
| Synonyms: | carry_over | |
| Related terms: | keep | |
| 3. | [ verb ] keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time | |
| Related terms: | keep hangover | |
| 4. | [ verb ] continue a term of office past the normal period of time | |
| Related terms: | stay holdover | |
| 5. | [ verb ] hold back to a later time | |
| Synonyms: | postpone defer shelve set_back put_off prorogue remit table put_over | |
| Examples: | "let's postpone the exam" |
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| Related terms: | delay call probate hold reprieve respite suspend shelver procrastinator postponement cancel reschedule | |
| Similar spelling: |
holdover hold_off hold_open hold_firm hold_up |
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