hold over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Postpone something to a later time
Why “over”? Something passes a time, topic, problem, or planned limit.
“They held over the decision.”
“The cinema held the film over for another week.”
Don't confuse with
Hold over means postpone something to a later time. Hold off means delay doing something.
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hold off
A contrast learners often mix up
Delay doing something
blow over
Same over pattern: beyond
(of trouble or storm) pass and be forgotten
pass over
Same over pattern: beyond
Skip or transfer to someone else; Ignore or skip someone, especially for promotion; Choose not to discuss something
run over
Same over pattern: beyond
Hit and drive over a person or animal with a vehicle; Quickly review something; Continue beyond the planned end time
tide over
Same over pattern: beyond
Help someone get through a difficult time, especially financially
hold back
Same base verb: hold
Stop yourself from doing or saying something; Prevent someone or something from progressing; Refuse to give information or feelings
hold behind
Same base verb: hold
Keep someone or something back from going forward
hold down
Same base verb: hold
Keep someone or something restrained
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