#1 hold over v. intimidate somebody (with a threat); "She was holding it over him". wn #2 hold over v. hold over goods to be sold for the next season. wn #3 hold over v. keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time. wn #4 hold over v. continue a term of office past the normal period of time. wn #5 hold over v. hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam". wn