Meaning of the word "hold over" in English

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hold over

US /hoʊld ˈoʊvər/

UK /hoʊld ˈoʊvər/

to postpone or delay something

Example:

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They decided to hold over the meeting until next week.

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The judge will hold over the case until more evidence is presented.

Synonym:

postpone delay defer reschedule put off

to keep someone or something in a particular place or position for a longer time than expected or usual

Example:

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The strong winds will hold over the storm for another day.

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They had to hold over the prisoners for further questioning.

Synonym:

detain retain keep prolong

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