Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Roadblock and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roadblock" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Roadblock
Roadblock noun - Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.
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Synonyms for Roadblock
Holding pattern and roadblock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Roadblock".
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Related pairs
- check and holding pattern
- check and roadblock
- clog and holding pattern
- clog and roadblock
- barrier and holding pattern
- barrier and roadblock
- obstruction and holding pattern
- obstruction and roadblock
- impediment and holding pattern
- impediment and roadblock
- hindrance and holding pattern
- hindrance and roadblock
- obstacle and holding pattern
- obstacle and roadblock
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Roadblock and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/roadblock
Holding pattern & Roadblock. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/roadblock>.
Roadblock or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/roadblock.
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