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