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
Torpor and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torpor" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Torpor
Torpor noun - Lack of interest or concern.
Holding pattern and torpor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Torpor".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rest and holding pattern
- rest and torpor
- coma and holding pattern
- coma and torpor
- quiescence and holding pattern
- quiescence and torpor
- sleep and holding pattern
- sleep and torpor
- slumber and holding pattern
- slumber and torpor
- doldrums and holding pattern
- doldrums and torpor
- suspension and holding pattern
- suspension and torpor
Cite this Source
Torpor and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/torpor
Holding pattern & Torpor. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/torpor>.
Torpor or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/torpor.
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