英语词汇“hold over”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

hold overhold (someone) over

to prevent someone from leaving.

The authorities held the couple over for two days.Harold Anderson and his accordion act have been held over until March 13th.

Phr V

hold over

holds, holding, held

hold over sth or hold sth over

to delay something and to arrange to do it at a later timeoften passive

The match had to be held over because of heavy rain.

sometimes + for

We held the meeting over for a week so that more people could attend.

American to have more performances of a film or play than were originally planned because it is so successfuloften passive

The movie is so popular that it's being held over.

sometimes + for

They will hold the show over for another week.

hold sth over sb

to use secret information which you have about someone in order to threaten them

His employers know that he is an illegal immigrant and they hold it over him.

hold over

1. verb To use knowledge of one's past behavior or misdeeds as a means of leverage or manipulation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." I was just a kid when I made that mistake! Just how long do you plan to hold it over my head?

2. verb To temporarily defer or delay something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." Hold that project over until I'm able to get some questions answered by the boss.

3. verb To extend the run of something, such as a play or film. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." If every show so far has sold out, why not hold the play over a few more days?

4. verb To retain an official in office longer than expected or initially slated. In this usage, the phrase is usually used in a passive construction. The mayor was held over after the election had to be postponed.

5. verb To keep someone or something in place after a change has been made. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." Just how long do you plan to hold me over in this position after the merger?

6. noun Someone or something that remains after a change has been made. In this usage, the phrase is usually written as one word ("holdover"). She's a holdover from before the merger, to help us with the transition.

hold someone or something over

to retain someone or something (for a period of time). The storm held John over for another day. The manager held over the hit movie for another week.

hold something over someone('s head)

Fig. to have knowledge of something about a person and to use that knowledge to control the person. So I made a mistake when I was young. Are you going to hold that over my head all my life? Please don't hold that over me anymore.

hold over

1. Postpone or delay, as in Let's hold this matter over until the next meeting. [Mid-1800s]

2. Keep something in a position or state beyond the normal period, as in The film was to be held over for another week. [First half of 1900s]

3. Continue in office past the normal period, as in The committee chair held over until they could find a suitable replacement. [Mid-1600s]

4. hold something over someone. Have an advantage or use a threat to control someone. For example, They knew he'd been caught shoplifting and were sure to hold it over him. [Second half of 1800s]

hold over

1. To wield something above someone or something: Hold the flashlight over my head.

2. To postpone or delay something: We held the election over until after vacation. The trip was held over because of the rain.

3. To continue a term of office past the usual length of time. Used chiefly in the passive: The acting governor's term was held over until a successor was elected.

4. To prolong the engagement of something: This show is so popular that they held it over an extra day. The film was held over for weeks.

5. To control someone by threatening to make use of or reveal damaging information: He had no choice but to cooperate with the builders, since they held the legal contract over him. Now that they know my secret, they have something to hold over me.

词汇	hold over
释义	Idiom hold someone or something over Theme: DELAY to retain someone or something (for a period of time). The storm held John over for another day.The manager held the movie over for another week. Idiom hold overhold (someone) over to prevent someone from leaving. The authorities held the couple over for two days.Harold Anderson and his accordion act have been held over until March 13th. Phr V hold over holds, holding, held hold over sth or hold sth over to delay something and to arrange to do it at a later timeoften passive The match had to be held over because of heavy rain. sometimes + for We held the meeting over for a week so that more people could attend. American to have more performances of a film or play than were originally planned because it is so successfuloften passive The movie is so popular that it's being held over. sometimes + for They will hold the show over for another week. hold sth over sb to use secret information which you have about someone in order to threaten them His employers know that he is an illegal immigrant and they hold it over him. phrasehold over1. *hold sth* over sb to use information about someone or your power over them to make them do what you want, especially by threatening them in some way: My brother held that secret over me for thirty years. The captain is holding this threat over Johnson: if he doesn't turn up to training, he loses his place in the team.2. hold sth over** • hold over sth to arrange to do something or for something to happen at a later time:+ for If you're too busy, we can hold this over for another day. The race has been held over until next week.■ SIMILAR TO: postpone, put off3. be held over AmE if a film, concert etc is held over, it is shown for longer than planned because it is very popular: Come see "Pulp Fiction", held over for another week.holdover n C AmE something or someone that existed or was used in the past and still exists or is used in the present: The idea of a permanent job is a holdover from yesterday's world. The only holdover in the new production is Kathleen Hegierski as Olga. hold over 1. verb To use knowledge of one's past behavior or misdeeds as a means of leverage or manipulation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." I was just a kid when I made that mistake! Just how long do you plan to hold it over my head? 2. verb To temporarily defer or delay something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." Hold that project over until I'm able to get some questions answered by the boss. 3. verb To extend the run of something, such as a play or film. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." If every show so far has sold out, why not hold the play over a few more days? 4. verb To retain an official in office longer than expected or initially slated. In this usage, the phrase is usually used in a passive construction. The mayor was held over after the election had to be postponed. 5. verb To keep someone or something in place after a change has been made. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "over." Just how long do you plan to hold me over in this position after the merger? 6. noun Someone or something that remains after a change has been made. In this usage, the phrase is usually written as one word ("holdover"). She's a holdover from before the merger, to help us with the transition. hold someone or something over to retain someone or something (for a period of time). The storm held John over for another day. The manager held over the hit movie for another week. hold something over someone('s head) Fig. to have knowledge of something about a person and to use that knowledge to control the person. So I made a mistake when I was young. Are you going to hold that over my head all my life? Please don't hold that over me anymore. hold over 1. Postpone or delay, as in Let's hold this matter over until the next meeting. [Mid-1800s] 2. Keep something in a position or state beyond the normal period, as in The film was to be held over for another week. [First half of 1900s] 3. Continue in office past the normal period, as in The committee chair held over until they could find a suitable replacement. [Mid-1600s] 4. hold something over someone. Have an advantage or use a threat to control someone. For example, They knew he'd been caught shoplifting and were sure to hold it over him. [Second half of 1800s] hold over v. 1. To wield something above someone or something: Hold the flashlight over my head. 2. To postpone or delay something: We held the election over until after vacation. The trip was held over because of the rain. 3. To continue a term of office past the usual length of time. Used chiefly in the passive: The acting governor's term was held over until a successor was elected. 4. To prolong the engagement of something: This show is so popular that they held it over an extra day. The film was held over for weeks. 5. To control someone by threatening to make use of or reveal damaging information: He had no choice but to cooperate with the builders, since they held the legal contract over him. Now that they know my secret, they have something to hold over me.
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