Hold for release

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000478",
  "term": "Hold for release",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Used by ATC to delay an aircraft for traffic management reasons; i.e., weather, traffic volume, etc. Hold for release instructions (including departure delay information) are used to inform a pilot or a controller (either directly or through an authorized relay) that an IFR departure clearance is not valid until a release time or additional instructions have been received.",
  "see_also": [
    "Holding point [ICAO]"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/hold-for-release/"
}