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
Motionlessness and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Motionlessness" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Motionlessness
Motionlessness noun - A state of no motion or movement.
Holding pattern and motionlessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Motionlessness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rest and holding pattern
- rest and motionlessness
- recess and holding pattern
- recess and motionlessness
- interval and holding pattern
- interval and motionlessness
- stop and holding pattern
- stop and motionlessness
- stay and holding pattern
- stay and motionlessness
- repose and holding pattern
- repose and motionlessness
- respite and holding pattern
- respite and motionlessness
Cite this Source
Motionlessness and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/motionlessness
Holding pattern & Motionlessness. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/motionlessness>.
Motionlessness or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/motionlessness.
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