Definition of 'hold over'

Verb

1. intimidate somebody (with a threat); "She was holding it over him"
2. hold over goods to be sold for the next season
      Synonyms: carry over
3. keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
4. continue a term of office past the normal period of time
5. hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
      Synonyms: postpone prorogue put over table shelve set back defer remit put off

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