Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holdover
noun
/ˈhoʊldˌoʊvər/
Definition
A person or thing that has been carried over from a previous period or situation.
Examples
- The actor was a holdover from the original production of the play.
- This policy is a holdover from previous administrations.
- The old software is a holdover that the company still uses for some tasks.
Meaning
In general usage, ‘holdover’ refers to something that is transferred or remains in use from an earlier time. It can refer to a person who remains in a position or a thing that continues to be relevant.
Synonyms
- survivor
- remnant
- carryover
- leftover
