noun a delay or postponement
verb to extend or continue something beyond its original time or term
In politics, 'hold over' can refer to an official remaining in their position beyond their term limit or expected term length.
In real estate, 'hold over' can refer to a situation where a tenant continues to occupy a property after the lease has expired.
In business, 'hold over' can refer to extending a contract or agreement beyond its original end date.
In sports, 'hold over' can refer to a player remaining on a team beyond their contract expiration date.
In legal terms, 'hold over' refers to a tenant remaining in a property after the lease has expired, without signing a new lease.
In the publishing industry, a hold over refers to a situation where a book from a previous season continues to sell well and remains popular, leading the publisher to keep it in print for an extended period of time.
In the field of psychology, hold over can refer to a lingering effect or influence of a past experience or trauma on a person's current behavior or mental state.
For real estate agents, hold over typically refers to a tenant who continues to occupy a property after their lease has expired, either with the landlord's permission or due to legal reasons.
In the film industry, a hold over can refer to a movie that continues to be screened in theaters beyond its initial release date due to strong box office performance or audience demand.
For retail managers, a hold over can refer to excess inventory or stock from a previous season that is carried over to the next season due to slow sales or other factors.