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Definition await in British English

await verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈweɪt/
1

to wait for something that you expect to happen

Example

They were awaiting the birth of their first child.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
1.1

to wait for something that is the next stage in a process

Example

The draft law is still awaiting parliamentary approval.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
2

if something awaits you, it will happen to you

Example

Well, I wonder what surprises await us today.

Synonyms and related words
await threaten be heading/headed for something
Definition await in British English