English Explanatory Dictionary

holding pattern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
  2. Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

holding pattern holding patterns
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