locationholder
nounUK /ləʊˈkeɪʃənˌhəʊldə/
US /loʊˈkeɪʃənˌhoʊldər/
A locationholder is a person or thing that keeps a place for someone or something.
The locationholder saved the seat until the rest of the team arrived.
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2. A device or marker that holds a fixed position for a sensor or tool.
The technician mounted the locationholder on the wall before installing the camera.
3. A person who temporarily occupies a post or office until a permanent one is chosen.
She served as the locationholder for the manager role during the search.
4. A record or entry that reserves a spot in a list or database.
The system created a locationholder for the new item in the queue.