wait

/wˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈweɪt/

to wait

MAIN VERB

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

1.1

to be dealt with later in the future

synonyms : hold back

1.2

(of something) to be ready for a particular person to use or have

to work in a restaurant serving meals to customers

to wish or look for a specific thing to take place, particularly for a long period of time

synonyms : await

Wait

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

synonyms : waiting

time during which some action is awaited

synonyms : delay

Examples

1. Your car is waiting, sir.

2. C'm on the crowd is waiting.

3. We waited there for the better part of an hour.

4. The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer.