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Holding position [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hold position
1, record 1, English, hold%20position
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- held position 2, record 1, English, held%20position
correct, noun
Record 1, Key term(s)
- holding of position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maintien
1, record 1, French, maintien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maintien de la position
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mantenimiento de posición
1, record 1, Spanish, mantenimiento%20de%20posici%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- mantenimiento de la posición 2, record 1, Spanish, mantenimiento%20de%20la%20posici%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding position
1, record 2, English, holding%20position
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified location on the aerodrome, close to the active runway and identified by visual means, at which the position of a taxiing aircraft is maintained in accordance with air traffic control instructions. 2, record 2, English, - holding%20position
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
holding position: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - holding%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- position d'attente
1, record 2, French, position%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un aérodrome, point déterminé situé à proximité de la piste en service et identifié par des moyens visuels où les avions se déplaçant au sol sont arrêtés en application des consignes données par le contrôle aérien. 2, record 2, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
position d'atatente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
position d'attente : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale et le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición de espera
1, record 2, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Localización específica en el aeródromo, cercana a la pista activa de despegue, que puede identificarse visualmente, donde se aparcan las aeronaves preparadas para el despegue, de acuerdo con las normas de control de tráfico aéreo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- holding position 1, record 3, English, holding%20position
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- position de retenue
1, record 3, French, position%20de%20retenue
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Job Descriptions
- Training of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- holding position
1, record 4, English, holding%20position
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Descriptions d'emplois
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste maintenu
1, record 4, French, poste%20maintenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste dont la description est temporaire en attendant la fin d'un stage ou d'une période de formation. 1, record 4, French, - poste%20maintenu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Holding position 1, record 5, English, Holding%20position
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TCN-FRLO-10, 457. Holding position is used to hold the locomotive brake applied while the train brakes are being released and their auxiliary reservoirs recharged to feed valve (détendeur) pressure. 1, record 5, English, - Holding%20position
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- position de remplissage 1, record 5, French, position%20de%20remplissage
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TRDB, 198. Communication entre les réservoirs principaux et la conduite générale par l'intermédiaire du détendeur qui limite la pression dans cette conduite à 5,4 bars. Le desserrage des freins et le remplissage des réservoirs auxiliaires se poursuivent. 1, record 5, French, - position%20de%20remplissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-10-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- holding position 1, record 6, English, holding%20position
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poste de retenue
1, record 6, French, poste%20de%20retenue
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Commission de la fonction publique. 1, record 6, French, - poste%20de%20retenue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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