Hold Open (Verb)
Meaning
Retain rights to; "keep my job for me while I give birth"; "keep my seat, please"; "keep open the possibility of a merger".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The company will hold open the position for her until she returns from maternity leave.
- Would you mind holding open the opportunity for discussion at the next meeting.
- She asked the producer to hold open the lead role in the play for her until her audition.
- We'd like you to hold open the partnership for further negotiation if needed.
- Please hold open my seat on the team until I get back from my exchange program.