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Holding pattern

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
"The plane flew in a holding pattern for half an hour because one runway was closed."
2.NounAny failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.
"This project is in a holding pattern until all the parts arrive."
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