hold over

Verb

idiomatic sometimes transitive intransitive

Japanese Meaning

一時的に支える、維持する / 温存して、引き伸ばす、先送りにする

The canned food should hold us over until we get paid.

その缶詰は給料が入るまで私たちをしのがせてくれるはずだ。

Sense（1）

(transitive, sometimes idiomatic) (Of a resource) To support or sustain someone for a limited period.

These crisps should hold me over until supper.

Sense（2）

(transitive, idiomatic) to save, delay

We will have to hold over these files until tomorrow.

Sense（3）

(intransitive) To remain in office, possession, etc., beyond a certain date.

holds over

（ present singular third-person ）

holding over

（ participle present ）

held over

（ participle past ）

held over

（ past ）