hold over

/hoʊld ˈoʊvər/

/həʊld ˈʌʊvə/

Other forms: held over; holding over; holds over

Definitions of hold over

1. verb

   hold over goods to be sold for the next season
   synonyms: carry over

   type of:

   hold on, keep

   retain possession of
2. verb

   hold back to a later time
   synonyms: defer, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table

   types:

   call

   stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

   hold

   stop dealing with

   suspend

   render temporarily ineffective

   probate

   put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence

   reprieve, respite

   postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

   type of:

   delay

   act later than planned, scheduled, or required
3. verb

   keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
   type of:

   hold, keep, maintain

   keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
4. verb

   continue a term of office past the normal period of time
   type of:

   continue, remain, stay, stay on

   continue in a place, position, or situation
5. verb

   intimidate somebody (with a threat)
   type of:

   intimidate

   make timid or fearful