Hold Over — synonyms, definition

1. hold over (Noun)

hangover

hold over (Noun) — An official who remains in office after his term.

hold over (Noun) — Something that has survived from the past. ex. "a holdover from the sixties"

functionary official survival

2. hold over (Verb)

carry over defer postpone prorogue put off put over remit set back shelve table

hold over (Verb) — Intimidate somebody (with a threat).

hold over (Verb) — Hold over goods to be sold for the next season.

hold over (Verb) — Keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time.

hold over (Verb) — Continue a term of office past the normal period of time.

hold over (Verb) — Hold back to a later time. ex. "let's hold over the exam"

continue delay hold hold on intimidate keep maintain remain stay stay on call hold probate reprieve respite suspend