Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Stop and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Stop
Stop noun - A brief halt in a journey.
Holding pattern and stop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Stop".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- check and holding pattern
- check and stop
- rest and holding pattern
- rest and stop
- clog and holding pattern
- clog and stop
- stall and holding pattern
- stall and stop
- obstruction and holding pattern
- obstruction and stop
- impediment and holding pattern
- impediment and stop
- hindrance and holding pattern
- hindrance and stop
Cite this Source
Stop and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stop
Holding pattern & Stop. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stop>.
Stop or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stop.
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