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holding pattern meaning and definition

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HOLDING PATTERN noun

Definition of holding pattern (noun)

  1. a state of inaction with no progress and no change
    • "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
  2. the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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