hold over

Definitions

1. 1

   Misspelling of holdover.

2. 2

   (Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.

   • These crisps should hold me over until supper.
3. 3

   To save, delay.

   • We will have to hold over these files until tomorrow.
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   1. 4

      To remain in office, possession, residency etc., beyond a certain date.

      • We should hold over this report until the new department lead comes in.
   2. 5

      To be in a position to harm (someone)

      To be in a position to harm (someone); to have damaging information on (someone).

      • He's holding those allegations over my head.

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