stand over

1 of 2

verb

intransitive verb

: to await consideration or settlement at a later date

resolution will stand over until the following session

transitive verb

: to put off : postpone

standover

2 of 2

adjective

: making new growth the next year after harvest

standover crop of sugar cane

standover cotton

compare ratoon

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from the phrase stand over

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