wait (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /weɪt/
Definition
To stay in one place or delay taking action until a particular time or event occurs.
Examples
You'll have to wait for the bus.
We waited for three hours at the airport.
I'm waiting for my friend to arrive.
How to Use wait
- wait for (prepositional phrase)
- To delay action until someone or something arrives or happens. — "We waited for the rain to stop before going outside."
- wait on (prepositional phrase)
- To serve food or drinks to customers. — "The waiter waited on our table efficiently."
- wait and see (idiom)
- To delay making a decision or taking action until you know more about the situation. — "Should we invest now or wait and see?"
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