Noun | 1. | wait - time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" |
2. | wait - the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him" Synonyms: waiting | |
Verb | 1. | wait - stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets" |
2. | wait - wait before acting | |
3. | wait - 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" | |
4. | wait - serve as a waiter in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's" |