Wait meaning

What does “wait” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wait” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: time during which some action is awaited.

wait

time during which some action is awaited
“instant replay caused too long a delay”
“he ordered a hold in the action”
Synonymsdelay hold time lag postponement
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
“the wait was an ordeal for him”
Synonymswaiting

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
“the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment”
Synonymshold off hold back
look forward to the probable occurrence of
“We were expecting a visit from our relatives”
“She is looking to a promotion”
Synonymsexpect look await
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
“I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's”
Synonymswaitress

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University