holding pattern

Noun
  1. A state of inaction with no progress and no change (synset 114035782)
    "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
    is a type of: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive
  2. The flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land (synset 108518750)
    is a type of: air lane, airway, flight path, skyway - a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another

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