hold over (Meaning)

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hold over (v)

intimidate somebody (with a threat)

hold over goods to be sold for the next season

keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time

continue a term of office past the normal period of time

hold back to a later time

hold over Sentence Examples

  1. The movie left a lasting hold over the audience, leaving them captivated for days.
  2. The politician's hold over the electorate had waned due to a series of scandals.
  3. The virus held over in the air, posing a persistent threat of infection.
  4. The old mansion had a mysterious hold over its occupants, evoking feelings of unease.
  5. The debt held over his head like a sword, threatening financial ruin.
  6. The trauma of the accident held over her, triggering nightmares and flashbacks.
  7. The legal dispute held over the company's operations, delaying progress and incurring costs.
  8. The artist's unique style held over in his later works, forming a distinctive thread throughout his career.
  9. The storm held over the coast, keeping boats grounded and disrupting transportation.
  10. The scent of lavender held over in the room, creating a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.

FAQs About the word hold over

intimidate somebody (with a threat), hold over goods to be sold for the next season, keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time, continue a term

postpone, defer, put over, delay, wait, put off, remit,hold off (on), lay over, hold up

do, deal (with), work (on), act, deal (with),work (on), act, do,decide (upon), decide (upon)

The movie left a lasting hold over the audience, leaving them captivated for days.

The politician's hold over the electorate had waned due to a series of scandals.

The virus held over in the air, posing a persistent threat of infection.

The old mansion had a mysterious hold over its occupants, evoking feelings of unease.