holding pattern

noun as in waiting path or place

Weak matches

limbo
stack-up
waiting path

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Words related to holding pattern are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word holding pattern. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

delay

nounas in deferment, interruption

adjournment
bind
check
cooling-off period
cunctation
dawdling
demurral
detention
discontinuation
downtime
filibuster
hangup
hindrance
holding
holding pattern
holdup
impediment
interval
jam
lag
lingering
logjam
loitering
moratorium
obstruction
postponement
problem
procrastination
prorogation
putting off
remission
reprieve
retardation
retardment
setback
showstopper
stall
stay
stop
stoppage
surcease
suspension
tarrying
tie up
wait

delays

nounas in deferment, interruption

adjournment
bind
check
cooling-off period
cunctation
dawdling
demurral
detention
discontinuation
downtime
filibuster
hangup
hindrance
hold-up
holding
holding pattern
impediment
interval
jam
lag
lingering
logjam
loitering
moratorium
obstruction
postponement
problem
procrastination
prorogation
putting off
remission
reprieve
retardation
retardment
setback
showstopper
stall
stay
stop
stoppage
surcease
suspension
tarrying
tie-up
wait

retardation

nounas in delay

adjournment
bind
check
cooling-off period
cunctation
dawdling
demurral
detainment
detention
discontinuation
downtime
filibuster
hangup
hindrance
holding pattern
holdup
impediment
interval
jam
lag
lingering
logjam
loitering
moratorium
obstruction
postponement
problem
procrastination
prorogation
putting off
remission
reprieve
retardment
setback
showstopper
stall
stay
stop
stoppage
surcease
suspension
tarrying
tie up
wait

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