holding pattern
hol
ˈhəʊl
hewl
ding
dɪng
ding
pa
ttern
tən
tēn

Definition & Meaning of "holding pattern"in English

Holding pattern
01

a circular flight path maintained by an aircraft while waiting for clearance to land 

Grammatical Information
02

a state of inaction with no progress and no change 

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