Pronunciation: /hoʊld ˈoʊvər/
noun a delay or postponement
A1 I have a holdover from my previous job that I need to address.
A2 The holdover from last year's budget is causing some issues with the new financial plan.
B1 There was a holdover in the contract that needed to be renegotiated.
B2 The holdover of outdated policies is hindering the company's progress.
C1 The holdover of traditional practices is impeding innovation in the industry.
C2 The holdover of old technology is preventing the company from staying competitive in the market.
verb to extend or continue something beyond its original time or term
A1 I will hold over my decision until tomorrow.
A2 The meeting was held over due to the late arrival of the boss.
B1 The decision to cancel the event was held over until next week.
B2 The negotiations were held over until a compromise could be reached.
C1 The court case was held over for further evidence to be presented.
C2 The discussion was held over until all parties could be present.
formal The decision to hold over the meeting until next week was made by the board of directors.
informal Let's hold over the discussion about the project until after lunch.
slang I think we should hold over the party until the weekend so more people can come.
figurative The excitement from the concert held over into the next day, leaving everyone in a good mood.
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