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English noun: holding pattern

1. holding pattern (state) a state of inaction with no progress and no change


SamplesYou should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment.


Broader (hypernym)inaction, inactiveness, inactivity

2. holding pattern (location) the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land


Broader (hypernym)air lane, airway, flight path, skyway









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