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Definition hold over in British English

hold over phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to hold something above someone or something

Example

She ran out with an umbrella and held it over my head.

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2

to threaten to tell something that you know about someone in order to force them to do something

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3

to do something or deal with something at a later time or date

Example

One session was held over until this evening.

Example

They intend to hold the article over for the next edition.

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4

to let a play or film continue for longer than was planned because it is so successful

Example

The film was held over for another week.

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Definition hold over in British English