Hold over
verb
To postpone or delay something.
The judge decided to hold over the case until next week.
Often appears as...
- hold over the case
- hold over the meeting
verb
To continue to hold a position or job.
She was held over for another term.
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- held over for another term
- hold over in the job
verb
To exert influence or control.
The old traditions still hold over in this small village.
Often appears as...
- hold over the traditions
- hold over the community
verb
To postpone or delay something.
The judge decided to hold over the case until next week.
Often appears as...
- hold over the case
- hold over the meeting
verb
To continue to hold a position or job.
She was held over for another term.
Often appears as...
- held over for another term
- hold over in the job
verb
To exert influence or control.
The old traditions still hold over in this small village.
Often appears as...
- hold over the traditions
- hold over the community
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary delay
Use 'hold over' when something is postponed for a short period, not cancelled.
The committee will hold over the vote until more members are present.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation of resolution
'Hold over' often implies that a postponed event or decision is expected to be addressed later on.
We'll hold over discussions about the budget until next quarter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for long-term
'Hold over' is not used for delays or postponements that are indefinite or very long term.
Let's hold over the meeting until tomorrow, not indefinitely.
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