HyperDic: holding_pattern

English > 2 senses of the expression holding pattern:
NOUNstateholding patterna state of inaction with no progress and no change
locationholding patternthe flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
English > holding pattern: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA state of inaction with no progress and no change.
Example"you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
Broaderinaction, inactivity, inactivenessThe state of being inactive
English > holding pattern: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningThe flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land.
Broaderair lane, flight path, airway, skywayA designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another

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