Pronunciation: /hoʊldoʊvər/
noun a person or thing that remains in a place or position longer than usual or expected
A1 I found a holdover from last year in my closet.
A2 The old policy was a holdover from the previous administration.
B1 The tradition of wearing red on Chinese New Year is a holdover from ancient times.
B2 The outdated equipment was a holdover from when the company first started.
C1 The architectural design of the building was a holdover from the Art Deco era.
C2 The holdover of colonial rule still influences the country's political landscape.
adjective remaining in a place or position longer than usual or expected
A1 The holdover movie from last year is still playing at the theater.
A2 The holdover food in the fridge is starting to go bad.
B1 The holdover staff members are helping out during the busy season.
B2 The holdover policies from the previous administration are causing confusion.
C1 The holdover equipment from the old office is being replaced with new technology.
C2 The holdover traditions in the community are deeply rooted and cherished.
formal The holdover from the previous administration's policies has caused some challenges for the new government.
informal The holdover employees are still adjusting to the changes in management.
slang I can't believe that holdover is still sticking around after all this time.
figurative The lingering effects of the pandemic are the holdover we are still dealing with in our daily lives.
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