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holding patternsnounpl. of holding pattern a state of temporary inactivityrepair work on the bridge was in a holding pattern for the duration of the winter abeyances, cold storages, deep freezes, doldrums, dormancies, latencies, moratoriums(or moratoria), quiescences, suspended animations, suspenses, suspensions inactions, inertiasimpasses, standstillscomas, hibernations, hypnoses, reposes, rests, sleeps, slumbers, torporsrecesses, recessions, remissionsdowntimes, layoffs continuances, continuations recommencements, renewals, resumptions, resuscitations an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's businessthe couple has been trapped in this holding pattern for six months, as adoption officials create more red tape delays, detainments, detentions, holdbacks, holdups, waits deferments, deferrals, postponementsreprieves, respitesfoot-draggings, hesitations, lags, pauses, setbacks, slowdowns hastes, rushesdispatches, promptitudes |