holdinglocation
nounUK /ˈhəʊldɪŋ ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈhoʊldɪŋ loʊˈkeɪʃən/
A holding location is a place where something is kept safe for a while.
The lost dog waited at the holding location until its owner came.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place where packages wait before they are sent on.
The mail sat at the holding location for two days.
3. A spot where animals are kept until they find a home.
The shelter is a holding location for stray cats.
4. A place where data is kept for a short time.
The computer uses a holding location for files being copied.