holding pattern

Synonyms

abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspense, suspension;

Antonyms

continuance, continuation;

Near Antonyms

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation;

Related Words

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness;

impasse, standstill;

coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor;

recess, recession, remission;

downtime, idleness, layoff;