Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich accounting?

Davina: 'It's always difficult when you start at a company and you have to pay all your expenses up front, then have to wait a few weeks until you can get them paid back.' Emily: 'It isn't so bad, really. The company gave me an advance to tide me over until I get my first month's salary.'

to tide someone over

Do you know what it means?

• to help someone survive a difficult period
• to hide someone's secrets
• to spend on luxuries