Meanings
How to pronounce "holding pattern":
AU
A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
Example: "The plane flew in a holding pattern for half an hour because one runway was closed."
Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.
Example: "This project is in a holding pattern until all the parts arrive."
Example Sentences
1
The airline put the flight on a holding pattern due to bad weather.
2
The project has been in a holding pattern for months with no progress.
3
Our plans are in a holding pattern until we receive further information.
4
The committee decided to keep the proposal in a holding pattern until next week's meeting.
5
The negotiations are in a holding pattern until both parties agree on the terms.