wait

[US]/weɪt/
[UK]/weɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to stay in one place until something expected happens; to remain in readiness for a period of time

Phrases & Collocations

please wait

wait a moment

wait for

wait until

can't wait

wait and see

wait in

wait a minute

wait on

wait a second

wait upon

wait in line

keep someone waiting

wait up

wait time

wait a while

wait out

wait around

Example Sentences

wait a person's return

Wait (half) a jiff.

wait without the door

wait for the next bus

Wait half a mo.

Do wait for me.

They all wait on the king.

waiting for the paint to dry.

the length of the waiting list.

the waiting area was overflowing.

the waiting room was packed.

can't wait any longer.

he did not wait for a reply.

I can't wait for tomorrow.

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