waiting

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    n.

  • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); wait

    the wait was an ordeal for him

    adj.

  • being and remaining ready and available for use; ready and waiting(p)

    waiting cars and limousines lined the curb

    found her mother waiting for them

    an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests

    military forces ready and waiting

    n.

  • time during which some action is awaited; delay, hold, time lag, postponement

    instant replay caused too long a delay

    he ordered a hold in the action

  • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); waiting

    the wait was an ordeal for him

    v.

  • stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

    I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets

  • wait before acting; hold off, hold back

    the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment

  • look forward to the probable occurrence of; expect, look, await

    We were expecting a visit from our relatives

    She is looking to a promotion

    he is waiting to be drafted

  • serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; waitress

    I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary


syn.: ready and waiting(p) waitwaits|waited|waiting
syn.: defer delay linger postpone procrastinate put off shelve stay table tarry