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Wait

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Definitions for Wait

noun
time during which some action is awaited
Synonyms
delay hold time lag postponement
Examples
  1. instant replay caused too long a delay
  2. he ordered a hold in the action
noun
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
Synonyms
waiting
Examples
  1. the wait was an ordeal for him
verb
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
Examples
  1. I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
verb
wait before acting
Synonyms
hold off hold back
Examples
  1. the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
Synonyms
expect look await
Examples
  1. We were expecting a visit from our relatives
  2. She is looking to a promotion
  3. he is waiting to be drafted
verb
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Synonyms
waitress
Examples
  1. I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's

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