How Do You Spell HOLDOVER?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊldə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "holdover" is based on its pronunciation. The first syllable is pronounced as "hōld" and the second syllable is pronounced as "ōvər". The phonetic transcription for "holdover" is /ˈhoʊldoʊvər/. In English, the term holdover refers to something that remains from a previous time or situation. It may also refer to a person staying in a position or office beyond their intended term. The word can be used as a noun or adjective.

HOLDOVER Meaning and Definition

1. Holdover (noun):

   1. A person or thing that remains or persists from a previous time or period, often in a position of influence or authority. It refers to someone or something that has not been replaced or expired as expected, continuing to exert influence or impact. For example, in a political context, a holdover may refer to a government official or staff member who continues to serve in their position after the transition of power to a new administration.

   2. In real estate, a holdover tenant is a tenant who continues to occupy a property after the expiration of their lease agreement. They may resist leaving the premises, or a new lease agreement has not yet been negotiated or executed.

   3. In film or theater, a holdover refers to a movie or play that remains in theaters or on stage beyond its initial release or production period due to its popularity or demand.

   4. In technical terms, a holdover can refer to a condition in which a mechanical, electronic, or digital device continues to function or retain information even when its main power source is interrupted or lost. A holdover time refers to the duration for which the device can remain functional without the primary power source.

   The term "holdover" generally conveys the idea of something that persists, remains, or continues beyond the expected or intended period, whether it relates to people, contracts, cultural works, or technical devices.

Common Misspellings for HOLDOVER

• holdter
• headover
• goldover
• boldover
• noldover
• joldover
• uoldover
• holdsover
• bowldover
• Goldloker
• houldover
• tolkover
• horsdoover
• bolwover
• Foldoverd
• holdsvew
• wrldover
• Foldoverr
• oldomet

Etymology of HOLDOVER

The word "holdover" has its origins in Middle English. It is a combination of the words "hold" and "over".

- "Hold" comes from Old English "haldan", which means "to keep" or "to hold onto". It evolved into Middle English as "holden" or "holde".

- "Over" also comes from Old English and has the same meaning as it does today.

The term "holdover" emerged in the 17th century with the idea of something or someone that continues or persists. It is often used to refer to a person or thing that remains in a particular position or continues to exist even after its expected or usual term has expired.

Similar spelling words for HOLDOVER

• holder,
• hold off,
• hold open,
• hold over.

Plural form of HOLDOVER is HOLDOVERS