Definition of Holding pattern

1. Noun. A state of inaction with no progress and no change. "You should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"

Generic synonyms: Inaction, Inactiveness, Inactivity

2. Noun. The flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land.
Generic synonyms: Air Lane, Airway, Flight Path, Skyway

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holding Pattern

holdbacks
holddown
holddowns
holden
Holden's line
holder
holders
holdfast
holdfast
holdfasts
holding
holdings
holding cell
holding company
holding device
holding pattern (current term)
holdout
holdouts
holdover
holdovers
holds
holdup
holdups
holdup man
hold back
hold close
hold dear
hold down
hold fast
hold firm

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