Flight path and Holding pattern

Flight path noun - The path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air.

Holding pattern and flight path are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Holding pattern" with "Flight path", this phrases are similar.

Holding pattern noun - The flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land.

Flight path and holding pattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flight path" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".