Definition of "hold over" in English

Noun

1. Misspelling of holdover.

Verb

1. (Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.

   • These crisps should hold me over until supper.

2. To save, delay.

   • We will have to hold over these files until tomorrow.

3. To remain in office, possession, residency etc., beyond a certain date.

   • We should hold over this report until the new department lead comes in.

4. To be in a position to harm (someone); to have damaging information on (someone).

   • He's holding those allegations over my head.