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Holding pattern
/hˈoʊldɪŋ
pˈætərn/
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Holding pattern
noun
1.
A state of inaction with no progress and no change.
2.
The flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land.
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Words linked to "Holding pattern" :
inactivity
,
air lane
,
airway
,
flight path
,
skyway
,
inactiveness
,
inaction
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