hold over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Postpone something to a later time
Why “over”? A situation passes, continues beyond a limit, or is delayed until later.
“They held over the decision.”
“The judge held the case over until Monday.”
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
Wait before doing something
blow over
Same over pattern: beyond
(of trouble or storm) Pass and be forgotten
go over
Same over pattern: beyond
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position; Use more time or money than a limit
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
spill over
Same over pattern: beyond
Liquid flows over the rim; Start in one area and affect another
tide over
Same over pattern: beyond
Help someone manage during a difficult time, especially financially
hold against
Same base verb: hold
Continue to blame or dislike someone because of a past action
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
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