holding pattern in English
noun
1
the flight path maintained by an aircraft awaiting permission to land.
He planned to stack up all the heavies in a holding pattern to await further approach clearance when visibility increased.
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1. 1 day ago · The Buckeyes are in a holding pattern with 5-star 2021 defensive lineman J.T
2. CANTON Josh Brewer's life has been in a holding pattern since March 16, 2020, the day his downtown music venue The Auricle was closed by a COVID-19 state mandate for bars and restaurants