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to hold over
[phrase form: hold]
01
chantagear, manter sob controle
to use information or secrets one knows about an individual to control, threaten, or pressure them into doing what one wants
Exemplos
She discovered his embarrassing childhood photo and held it over him to get him to do her a favor.
Ela descobriu sua foto de infância embaraçosa e a usou contra ele para fazê-lo fazer um favor a ela.
02
conservar, guardar para a próxima temporada
to retain goods or merchandise, typically from one season to the next, for future sale or use
Exemplos
The agricultural produce was held over in cold storage until market conditions improved.
Os produtos agrícolas foram retidos em armazenamento refrigerado até que as condições de mercado melhorassem.
03
manter, conservar
to maintain someone or something in a position or state that dates back to an earlier period of time
Exemplos
Some of the old policies were held over from the previous management.
Algumas das políticas antigas foram mantidas pela gestão anterior.
04
prorrogar, manter no cargo
to prolong or extend a term of office or position beyond its regular or expected duration
Exemplos
The professor was held over as the department head to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
O professor foi mantido como chefe do departamento para garantir uma transição suave da liderança.
05
adiar, postergar
to postpone or delay addressing something, leaving it for future consideration or action
Exemplos
Because of technical issues, they had to hold over the software release until next week.
Devido a problemas técnicos, eles tiveram que adiar o lançamento do software até a próxima semana.
06
estender, manter em cartaz
to extend the showing or performance of a film, play, or similar entertainment for a longer duration than originally planned
Exemplos
The successful comedy show was held over for multiple weekends.
O show de comédia bem-sucedido foi prorrogado por vários fins de semana.
07
adiar, postergar
to delay or postpone either an event or someone's progress for a later time
Exemplos
They held the presentation over until the main speaker arrived.
Eles adiaram a apresentação até o palestrante principal chegar.
