Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Holding Pattern.
Holding Pattern - as a noun
A state of inaction with no progress and no change
Example: "You should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
The flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
Example Sentences
"The airplane circled the airport in a holding pattern due to bad weather."
"The controller instructed the pilot to enter a holding pattern until the runway cleared."
"The flight was put into a holding pattern while waiting for a new landing slot."
"The airport was crowded, so our plane had to fly in a holding pattern for 30 minutes."
"The pilot announced that we would be in a holding pattern due to air traffic congestion."
