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hold over
verb
Definition of HOLD OVER
intransitive verb
: to continue (as in office) for a prolonged period
transitive verb
2
: to prolong the engagement of <the film was held over another week>
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First Known Use of HOLD OVER
1647
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Rhymes with HOLD OVER
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