Example: Das Flugzeug nahm eine Wartestellung ein, bevor es landete.
Definition
"Wartestellung" in aviation refers to a holding pattern or position that an aircraft maintains while waiting for clearance to land or proceed. It is a temporary state where the airplane circles or remains in a designated area to ensure safe and orderly air traffic management.
Translations
holding pattern
espera
wachthouding
posició d'espera
position d'attente
Etymology
The German word "Wartestellung" combines "Warte," meaning wait or waiting, and "Stellung," meaning position or stance. It literally translates to 'waiting position,' accurately describing the aircraft's temporary holding spot before landing. Did you know? This term is commonly used in air traffic control to manage flight sequences safely.
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"Wartestellung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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