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Definition of Hold over

1. Verb. Intimidate somebody (with a threat). "She was holding it over him"

2. Verb. Hold over goods to be sold for the next season.

3. Verb. Keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time.

4. Verb. Continue a term of office past the normal period of time.

5. Verb. Hold back to a later time. "Let's postpone the exam"

Definition of Hold over

1. Noun. something left from an earlier time ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) to save, delay ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hold Over

hold one's breath hold one's head above water hold one's head high hold one's horses hold one's liquor hold one's nerve hold one's own hold one's pee hold one's tongue hold one's urine

hold one's water hold open hold out hold outs hold over (current term) hold over someone's head hold serve hold someone's feet to the fire hold someone's hand hold still for

hold sway hold that thought hold the cards hold the fort hold the line hold the phone hold the purse strings hold the reins hold the ring

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