Holdover
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊlˌdoʊvər/
Holdover (noun)
- Something kept from an earlier time because it is still useful or not yet replaced.
- A person or thing used for a short time until a better one is available.
- Extra time given to keep something in place after the usual deadline.
Examples
- The manager kept the old system as a holdover from the past.
- The team used the old template as a holdover until the new one arrived.