to hold over
[phrase form: hold]
01
utpressa, hålla under kontroll
to use information or secrets one knows about an individual to control, threaten, or pressure them into doing what one wants
Exempel
The rival candidate tried to hold damaging information over the politician during the election campaign.
Den rivaliserande kandidaten försökte använda skadlig information mot politikern under valkampanjen.
02
behålla, spara till nästa säsong
to retain goods or merchandise, typically from one season to the next, for future sale or use
Exempel
Due to an unexpected delay, the fashion retailer had to hold their spring collection over.
På grund av en oväntad försening var modeåterförsäljaren tvungen att skjuta upp sin vårkollektion.
03
behålla, bibehålla
to maintain someone or something in a position or state that dates back to an earlier period of time
Exempel
The principles of democracy were held over from the country's founding.
Demokratins principer bevarades sedan landets grundande.
04
förlänga, hålla kvar i befattningen
to prolong or extend a term of office or position beyond its regular or expected duration
Exempel
The school principal was held over for another semester to manage the school's transition.
Rektorn hölls kvar ytterligare en termin för att hantera skolans övergång.
05
skjuta upp, senarelägga
to postpone or delay addressing something, leaving it for future consideration or action
Exempel
The matter was held over to the next quarter for financial reasons.
Ärendet uppsköts till nästa kvartal av ekonomiska skäl.
06
förlänga, hålla kvar på spellistan
to extend the showing or performance of a film, play, or similar entertainment for a longer duration than originally planned
Exempel
Due to overwhelming audience demand, they held the play over.
På grund av den överväldigande publikefterfrågan förlängde de pjäsen.
07
skjuta upp, senarelägga
to delay or postpone either an event or someone's progress for a later time
Exempel
Mechanical issues with the plane held us over in the city until repairs were complete.
Mekaniska problem med planet höll oss kvar i staden tills reparationerna var klara.
