holds over (Meaning)
holds 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
Synonyms & Antonyms of holds over
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holds over Sentence Examples
- The weather forecast holds over heavy rain for the next few days.
- His stern demeanor holds over the students, keeping them in line.
- The rent agreement holds over for an additional month.
- The judge's ruling holds over the case until further evidence is presented.
- The company's policy holds over all employees, regardless of their position.
- The memory of that night holds over me, haunting my thoughts.
- The influence of the governor holds over the state government.
- The aroma of coffee holds over the entire kitchen, inviting me to indulge.
- Tradition holds over the family, connecting generations.
- The power of love holds over all obstacles, uniting hearts.
FAQs About the word holds 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
delays, defers,postpones, holds off (on),puts over, waits, remits, holds up, shelves, lays over
works (on), acts, does, decides (upon),deals (with),
The weather forecast holds over heavy rain for the next few days.
His stern demeanor holds over the students, keeping them in line.
The rent agreement holds over for an additional month.
The judge's ruling holds over the case until further evidence is presented.
