Hold over

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verb

To postpone or delay something.

The judge decided to hold over the case until next week.
Visual representation of "hold over" - To postpone or delay something

Often appears as...

  • hold over the case
  • hold over the meeting
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Temporary delay

Use 'hold over' when something is postponed for a short period, not cancelled.

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The committee will hold over the vote until more members are present.
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Expectation of resolution

'Hold over' often implies that a postponed event or decision is expected to be addressed later on.

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We'll hold over discussions about the budget until next quarter.
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Not for long-term

'Hold over' is not used for delays or postponements that are indefinite or very long term.

Illustration for Not for long-term
Let's hold over the meeting until tomorrow, not indefinitely.
Visual representation of the word "Hold over"

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