Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
Display options for sense: (gloss) "an example sentence"
Noun
S: (n) holding pattern (a state of inaction with no progress and no change) "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment"
S: (n) holding pattern (the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land)