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1. (n.) holding pattern
a traffic course held by aircraft at a specified location until cleared for landing.
2. holding pattern
a condition of no progress or change.
Etymology: (1950–55)
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1. (noun) holding pattern
a state of inaction with no progress and no change
"you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
2. (noun) holding pattern
the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
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