Holdover

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊlˌdoʊvər/

Holdover (noun)

  1. Something kept from an earlier time because it is still useful or not yet replaced.
  2. A person or thing used for a short time until a better one is available.
  3. 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.