holding over (Meaning)
holding over
to prolong the engagement of, to remain in a position or condition, postpone, defer, to continue beyond a normal or planned time, to continue (as in office) for a prolonged period, one that is held over, to retain in a condition or position from an earlier period
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holding over Sentence Examples
- The rain was holding over the parade, threatening to dampen spirits.
- The conference was holding over due to unforeseen circumstances.
- My exhaustion was holding over from the previous night's lack of sleep.
- The effects of the medication were holding over, providing her with continued relief.
- The mortgage was holding over his family's finances, causing them financial strain.
- The memory of that fateful day was holding over her like a dark shadow.
- The storm was holding over the island, keeping residents indoors.
- The party was holding over into the early hours, with guests reluctant to leave.
- The deadline was holding over her, adding stress to her already busy schedule.
- The flu virus was holding over in the community, causing widespread illness.
FAQs About the word holding over
to prolong the engagement of, to remain in a position or condition, postpone, defer, to continue beyond a normal or planned time, to continue (as in office) for
putting off, delaying, deferring,postponing, putting over, waiting, stretching (out), shelving, remitting, holding up
dealing (with),working (on), doing,acting, deciding (upon),
The rain was holding over the parade, threatening to dampen spirits.
The conference was holding over due to unforeseen circumstances.
My exhaustion was holding over from the previous night's lack of sleep.
The effects of the medication were holding over, providing her with continued relief.
