Overhold

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈhoʊɫd/

Overhold (verb)

  1. to keep something longer than allowed or expected.

Examples

  • Do not overhold the library books.
  • They tend to overhold rented equipment.

Common collocations: overhold a reservation, overhold a lease, overhold a contract

Synonyms of Overhold

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overhold

  • when discussing letting go of possession
  • when discussing giving up control