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wait
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Noun
  • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
    • the wait was an ordeal for him
  • time during which some action is awaited
    • instant replay caused too long a delay
    • he ordered a hold in the action
Verb
  • serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
    • I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
  • 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
  • wait before acting
    • the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
  • stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
    • I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
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