 holding_pattern |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of inaction with no progress and no change | |
| Examples: | "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment" |
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| Related terms: | inaction | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (transportation) the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land | |
| Related terms: | air_lane | |
| Similar spelling: |
holding_company holding_device holding_cell |
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