wait
wait
weɪt
veit
British pronunciation
/weɪt/

Definizione e significato di "wait"in inglese

to wait
01

aspettare

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens
Intransitive: to wait | to wait for sth
to wait definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The students had to wait patiently for the exam results.
Gli studenti hanno dovuto aspettare pazientemente i risultati dell'esame.
1.1

aspettare, rimandare

to be dealt with later in the future
Intransitive
example
Esempi
I 'm glad you 're excited, but the celebration will have to wait until after the exams.
Sono contento che tu sia entusiasta, ma la celebrazione dovrà aspettare fino a dopo gli esami.
1.2

aspettare, essere pronto

(of something) to be ready for a particular person to use or have
Intransitive: to wait | to wait for sb
example
Esempi
There 's a surprise gift waiting for you in your room.
C'è un regalo a sorpresa che ti aspetta nella tua stanza.
02

servire, fare il cameriere

to work in a restaurant serving meals to customers
Transitive: to wait tables
Intransitive: to wait on sb
to wait definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They hired new staff to help wait tables during busy hours.
Hanno assunto nuovo personale per aiutare a servire ai tavoli durante le ore di punta.
03

aspettare, attendere

to wish or look for a specific thing to take place, particularly for a long period of time
Intransitive: to wait | to wait for an opportunity
example
Esempi
He 's waiting for the perfect time to propose to his girlfriend.
Lui aspetta il momento perfetto per fare la proposta alla sua ragazza.
01

aspetta

the act or period of staying in one place with the expectation of something happening or someone arriving
wait definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They decided to leave after a long wait without any updates.
Hanno deciso di andarsene dopo una lunga attesa senza alcun aggiornamento.
02

attesa, tempo di attesa

time during which some action is awaited
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