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Definition keep someone waiting in American English

keep someone waiting phrase

phrase
1

to make someone stay in one place or do nothing until you are ready to see or talk to them

Example

We were kept waiting outside his office for over an hour.

Example

Don't keep me waiting for an answer.

Example

Rescue teams were waiting for the weather to improve.

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Definition keep someone waiting in American English