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Holding pattern   /hˈoʊldɪŋ pˈætərn/   Listen
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" :   flight path, inactiveness, skyway, air lane, inactivity, airway, inaction


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