holding pattern

ˈhoʊldɪŋ ˈpætərn
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Translation of holding pattern from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

figurative

state of inactivity or waiting
  • The project is in a holding pattern until we get more funding.Het project bevindt zich in een wachtstand totdat we meer financiering krijgen.
2.

aviation

TECH.
flight path maintained by aircraft awaiting clearance to land
TECH.
wachtpatroon
  • The plane was in a holding pattern for thirty minutes due to traffic.Het vliegtuig bevond zich dertig minuten in een wachtpatroon vanwege het verkeer.
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Synonyms and analogies of holding pattern in English

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Examples of holding pattern in a sentence

  • His career was in a holding pattern after the company downsized.
  • We were stuck in a holding pattern for what felt like forever.
  • The pilot announced we were in a holding pattern due to weather conditions.

Translations of "holding pattern" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
wachtnf.

Well, they're kind of in a holding pattern.

Dat staat een beetje in de wacht.

They are ready to be licensed; they are in a holding pattern.

Ze zijn rijp voor toelating, ze staan in de wacht.

wachtpatroon

Like planes in a holding pattern, they circle until an opportunity arrives.

Zoals vliegtuigen in een wachtpatroon, ze cirkelen rond totdat er een kans komt.

He seems to be flying a holding pattern.

Hij lijkt een wachtpatroon te vliegen.

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Other translations for holding pattern:

  • stilstandnm.
  • pauzestand

holding pattern: Examples and translations in context

Luke put me in a holding pattern after the press conference.

Luke heeft me in de wacht gezet.

Luke put me in a holding pattern.

Luke zet me in de wacht.

We're in a holding pattern.

We staan nu in de wacht.

We're in a holding pattern.

We staan allemaal in de wacht.

Well, I thought I'd better let you know I'm in a bit of a holding pattern here.

Ik wou laten weten dat ik een lange wacht voor de boeg heb.

You know what a holding pattern is?

Weet je wat 'n wachtpatroon is?

He seems to be flying a holding pattern.

Hij lijkt een wachtpatroon te vliegen.

You know what a holding pattern is?

Weet je wat 'n wachtpatroon is?

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