Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Stoppage and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stoppage" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Stoppage
Stoppage noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Holding pattern and stoppage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Stoppage".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- jam and holding pattern
- jam and stoppage
- check and holding pattern
- check and stoppage
- interruption and holding pattern
- interruption and stoppage
- obstruction and holding pattern
- obstruction and stoppage
- impediment and holding pattern
- impediment and stoppage
- hindrance and holding pattern
- hindrance and stoppage
- stop and holding pattern
- stop and stoppage
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Stoppage and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stoppage
Holding pattern & Stoppage. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stoppage>.
Stoppage or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/stoppage.
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