wait

Definitions of wait in various dictionaries:

noun - time during which some action is awaited

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

verb - stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

verb - wait before acting

verb - look forward to the probable occurrence of

verb - serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

To tarry until another catches up.

To remain or be in readiness: lunch waiting on the table.

To remain temporarily neglected, unattended to, or postponed: The trip will have to wait.

To work as a waiter or waitress.

To remain or stay in expectation of; await: wait one’s turn.

To delay (a meal or an event); postpone: They waited lunch for us.

To be a waiter or waitress at: wait tables.

The act of waiting or the time spent waiting.

Chiefly British.

One of a group of musicians employed, usually by a city, to play in parades or public ceremonies.

One of a group of musicians or carolers who perform in the streets at Christmastime.

To serve the needs of; be in attendance on.

To make a formal call on; visit.

To follow as a result; depend on.

To await: They’re waiting on my decision.

To postpone going to bed in anticipation of something or someone.

To stop or pause so that another can catch up: Let’s wait up for the stragglers.

verb - to stay in expectation of