hold over

1. misspellingMisspelling of holdover.

present singular third person holds over · participle present holding over · participle past held over · past held over

1. idiomaticsometimestransitive(Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.

   These crisps should hold me over until supper.

   Synonyms: tide over, tide through, carry through

2. idiomatictransitiveTo save, delay.

   We will have to hold over these files until tomorrow.

3. intransitiveTo remain in office, possession, residency etc., beyond a certain date.

   We should hold over this report until the new department lead comes in.

4. transitiveTo be in a position to harm (someone); to have damaging information on (someone).

   He's holding those allegations over my head.