ground stop en · NOUN
Etymology
From ground + stop.
Meanings
- The halting of air traffic for a particular airport, with no arrivals allowed and all departures held on the ground.
- The cessation of all take-offs for flights meeting particular criteria, such as geographic region, aircraft type, airline, etc, keeping these grounded.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ground stops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |