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Definition wait in British English

wait verb

[intransitive] verb
/weɪt/

▪ anxiously, eagerly, expectantly, impatiently, nervously, patiently, quietly

1

to stay in one place because you expect or hope that something will happen

Example

Sheryl said she'd be waiting in the lobby.

Example

He was attacked while he was waiting for a bus.

Example

The airport was full of anxious relatives, waiting nervously for news of the missing plane.

Example

Let's sit down and wait until Bob gets here.

Example

The television showed thousands of frightened people waiting to board buses.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
1.1

to delay doing something until someone arrives or until something else happens

Example

I'm busy right now, so you'll just have to wait.

Example

Shall we start eating, or should we wait for the others?

Example

The police are waiting for more evidence before making an arrest.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
2

to be hoping or expecting that something will happen

Example

I've been waiting for a refund cheque for several months.

Example

There's no point waiting for her to change her mind.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
3

to be ready for someone to take or use

Example

There's a package waiting for you in the office.

Synonyms and related words
available public spare
Definition wait in British English

Related Words

Words related to wait:

just wait (phrase) a moment (phrase) lie in wait (for someone) (phrase) someone (phrase) something wait (phrase) something will have to wait (phrase) there’s no time to wait (phrase) wait (verb) wait (noun) wait a minute/second (phrase) wait and see (phrase) wait around (phrasal verb) wait (phrase) wait behind (phrasal verb) wait for it (phrase) wait in (phrasal verb) wait in line (phrase) wait on (phrasal verb) wait out (phrasal verb) wait staff (noun) wait up (phrasal verb) wait your turn (phrase) a minute (phrase)