Meaning Of The Word Hold over

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What's The Definition Of Hold over?

hold over
phrasal verb: If you hold something over someone, you use it in order to threaten them or make them do what you want.

hold over in American English
to keep for future consideration or action; postpone
to postpone consideration of or action on

hold over in British English
to defer consideration of or action on
noun: an elected official who continues in office after his or her term has expired

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