What is the meaning of hold over?

verb

  • Intimidate somebody (with a threat. )
    • usage: "She was holding it over him"
  • Hold over goods to be sold for the next season.
  • Keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time.
  • Continue a term of office past the normal period of time.
  • Hold back to a later time.
    • usage: "let's postpone the exam"
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