hold short en · VERB
Meanings
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(intransitive, of an aircraft) To wait before entering a runway or a taxiway until given clearance to proceed.
Can I cross runway 4L? — No, hold short of 4L for now.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| holding short | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| held short | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| held short | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| holds short | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |