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to threaten to tell something that you know about someone in order to force them to do something
to hold something above someone or something
She ran out with an umbrella and held it over my head.
to let a play or movie continue for longer than was planned because it is so successful
The movie was held over for another week.
to do something or deal with something at a later time or date
One session was held over until this evening.
They intend to hold the article over for the next edition.
