Phrasal Verb - holding over
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.Definition
- To extend or postpone something, especially a deadline or a lease, for a short time. 2. To maintain or keep something, such as a position or a belief, for a period of time.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The company decided to hold over the implementation of the new policy until after the holiday season. |
| 2 | Despite the protestations of the tenants, the landlord chose to hold over their leases for another year. |
| 3 | The project manager asked the team to hold over their vacation plans until the project was completed. |
| 4 | The Prime Minister held over a decision on the proposed tax increase until after the election. |
| 5 | The sales manager held over the top-performing salesperson, despite his resignation notice. |
| 6 | The committee held over their vote on the proposed budget until they received more information. |
| 7 | The president held over his decision to declare war until he received a report from his military advisors. |
| 8 | The teacher held over the students who missed the exam for a make-up session. |
| 9 | The actor held over his contract for a third season of the popular TV series. |
| 10 | The engineer held over the design of the new bridge until he was satisfied with the safety features. |