Word: wait

n

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

v

• 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"
• serve as a waiter in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"
• 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

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