hold over

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Misspelling of holdover.
verb
  1. (Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.
  2. To save, delay.
  3. To remain in office, possession, residency etc., beyond a certain date.
  4. To be in a position to harm (someone); to have damaging information on (someone).

Pronunciation

en-au-hold over.ogg

Word forms

hold over holds over holding over held over

Synonyms

tide over tide through carry through

Related words

hold over one's head stopgap

Derived words

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