[ noun ]
■ the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
e.g.)
・the wait was an ordeal for him
→
waiting
[ noun ]
■ time during which some action is awaited
→
delay
,
hold
,
postponement
,
time lag
[ verb ]
■ look forward to the probable occurrence of
e.g.)
・he is waiting to be drafted
→
await
,
expect
,
look
[ verb ]
■ serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
e.g.)
・I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
→
waitress
[ verb ]
■ stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
e.g.)
・I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
[ verb ]
■ wait before acting
→
hold back
,
hold off
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