Synonyms of holding pattern

Noun


1. holding pattern, inaction, inactivity, inactiveness

usage: a state of inaction with no progress and no change; "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"

2. holding pattern, air lane, flight path, airway, skyway

usage: the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land

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