wait

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wait Definition

• (n) time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
• (n) the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
• (v) stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
• (v) wait before acting
• (v) look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
• (v) serve as a waiter in a restaurant; "I''m waiting on tables at Maxim''s"

wait Synonyms

• await
• delay
• expect
• hold
• hold back
• hold off
• look
• postponement
• time lag
• wait
• waiting