When he started his own business, he 'patterned himself after' [='modeled himself after'] his father. [=he tried to do the things that his father would do]
The company has put production in a 'holding pattern' [=has temporarily stopped production] while better testing methods are developed.
a 'dress pattern' [=a large piece of paper that is used as a guide for cutting the cloth to make a dress]
(..) Wait, hold on. Seismic activity? Seismic like an earthquake? Are you talking about earthquakes? No, earthquakes are random, jagged. This is consistent, increasing. This is a pattern. Alright, let's make this quick. Takashi, what the hell is going on? Have you seen this? Yeah. Maybe not such a (..)2014 Godzilla
(..) Okay. See you later, Dad. With all due respect, Takashi, and honor. Respect and honor, with all of that I'm an engineer and I don't like unexplained frequency pattern in your plant, where I'm responsible. I need a meeting, make it happen! Oh-hi-yo. Arigato. Bye, Mom! He made you a sign. (..)2014 Godzilla