holding pattern (Meaning)

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holding pattern (n)

a state of inaction with no progress and no change

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

The plane entered a holding pattern due to severe turbulence ahead.
The pilot skillfully maintained the holding pattern while waiting for clearance to land.
The passengers grew impatient as the plane remained in a holding pattern for over an hour.
The weather pattern forced the flight to remain in a holding pattern until the storm passed.
The holding pattern allowed the flight crew to burn off excess fuel before landing.
The air traffic controller directed the plane into a holding pattern to avoid a collision.
The pilot followed the holding pattern instructions precisely to ensure the safety of the flight.
The holding pattern provided the pilot with an opportunity to assess the situation and make necessary adjustments.
The plane's navigation system automatically engaged the holding pattern upon reaching the designated waypoint.
The holding pattern was a necessary maneuver to ensure the efficiency and safety of the flight.

a state of inaction with no progress and no change, the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land

cold storage, suspense,suspension, moratorium, recession,suspended animation, deep freeze, abeyance, latency, coma

continuance,continuation, continuance, continuation, resuscitation, renewal, resuscitation,renewal, resumption, resumption

The plane entered a holding pattern due to severe turbulence ahead.

The pilot skillfully maintained the holding pattern while waiting for clearance to land.

The passengers grew impatient as the plane remained in a holding pattern for over an hour.

The weather pattern forced the flight to remain in a holding pattern until the storm passed.