hold over
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
Framework senses
- §1
- intimidate somebody (with a threat)
- §2
- hold over goods to be sold for the next season
- §3
- hold back to a later time
- §4
- continue a term of office past the normal period of time
- §5
- keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time