Downtime
Downtime noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
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Holding pattern and downtime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Downtime".
Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: repair work on the bridge was in a holding pattern for the duration of the winter
Downtime and holding pattern are semantically related. You can use "Downtime" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
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Related pairs
- check and downtime
- check and holding pattern
- rest and downtime
- rest and holding pattern
- reprieve and downtime
- reprieve and holding pattern
- recess and downtime
- recess and holding pattern
- interval and downtime
- interval and holding pattern
- interruption and downtime
- interruption and holding pattern
- stop and downtime
- stop and holding pattern
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Holding pattern and Downtime. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/downtime/holding_pattern
Downtime & Holding pattern. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/downtime/holding_pattern>.
Holding pattern or Downtime. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/downtime/holding_pattern.
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