hold over
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
Keep something going longer than planned, or use a secret to control someone
"The musical was held over for another two weeks because of overwhelming demand."
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Julian Dorey · 66:56
government seem to hold over our president.
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Call of Duty · 239:08
Exceed trying to hold over towards 10.

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Asian Boss · 3:10
You can hold over 39 currencies and lock

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Kings and Generals · 344:42
their hold over the region tenuous at best.

Tommy & Tubbo Reunite in MCC 2026...
TommyVODS · 23:35
Uh we're going to hold over here.