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holding pattern

Main Entry:
holding pattern []
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: waiting path or place
Synonyms: limbo, stack-up, waiting path
Main Entry: retardation
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: delay
Synonyms: adjournment, bind*, check, cooling-off period, cunctation, dawdling, demurral, detainment, detention, discontinuation, downtime, filibuster, hangup, hindrance, hold-up, holding, 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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