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wait /weɪt/ verb
wait noun [singular]

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[TahlilGaran] Persian Dictionary

wait
[verb]
Synonyms:
- remain, hang fire, hold back, linger, pause, rest, stay, tarry
[noun]
Synonyms:
- delay, halt, hold-up, interval, pause, rest, stay
Contrasted words: depart, go, leave
Related Idioms: bide one's time, cool one's heels, look forward to, mark time
Related Words: anticipate, foresee, await, expect
English Thesaurus: wait, hang around, hold on/hang on, can you hold on/hang on?, stand by/be on standby, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary

I. wait1 S1 W1 /weɪt/ verb
[Date: 1100-1200; Language: Old North French; Origin: waitier 'to watch']

1. NOT GO/START SOMETHING [intransitive] to stay somewhere or not do something until something else happens, someone arrives etc:
Hurry up! Everyone’s waiting.
Would you mind waiting outside?
wait for
a queue of people waiting for a bus
Wait for me!
wait for somebody/something to do something
She paused, waiting for Myles to say something.
I sat waiting patiently for the wedding to end.
wait until/till
I’ll wait till you come back.
wait (for) three hours/two weeks etc
Can you wait for five minutes?
We’ve been waiting ages.
wait to do something
Are you waiting to use the phone?
keep somebody waiting (=make someone wait, especially by arriving late)
I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.
Do not say that you ‘are waiting’ someone or something. Say that you are waiting for someone or something.

2. SOMETHING HAS NOT HAPPENED [intransitive] if you are waiting for something that you expect or hope will happen or arrive, it has not happened or arrived yet:
‘Have you heard about the job?’ ‘No, I’m still waiting.’
wait for
I’m still waiting for my results.
wait for somebody/something to do something
I’m waiting for him to realize how stupid he’s been.

3. wait a minute/second/moment etc spoken
a) used to ask someone not to leave or start doing something immediately:
Wait a second, I’ll get my coat and come with you.
Wait a moment, just let me think.
b) used to interrupt someone, especially because you do not agree with what they are saying:
Wait a minute! That’s not what we agreed!
c) used when you suddenly think of, remember, or notice something:
Wait a minute, I’ve got a better idea.

4. somebody can’t wait/can hardly wait spoken
a) used to emphasize that someone is very excited about something and is eager for it to happen:
We’re going to Australia on Saturday – I can’t wait!
can’t wait to do something
I can’t wait to tell Gloria the good news.
Laura could hardly wait to see the twins again.
somebody can’t wait/can hardly wait for
I can’t wait for the summer.
b) used humorously to say that something seems likely to be very boring:
A lecture on transformational grammar? I can hardly wait!

5. something can/can’t wait spoken if something can wait, it is not very urgent. If something can’t wait, it is very urgent:
Go home. The report can wait till tomorrow.

6. wait and see spoken used to say that someone should be patient because they will find out about something later:
‘What’s for dinner?’ ‘Wait and see.’
We will just have to wait and see how things develop.

7. wait until/till ... spoken used when you are excited about telling or showing someone something:
Wait till you see Gaby’s new house!

8. be waiting (for somebody) if something is waiting for you, it is ready for you to use, collect etc:
There’ll be a rental car waiting for you at the airport.
Come round at eight and I’ll have dinner waiting.

9. wait your turn to stay calm until it is your turn to do something, instead of trying to move ahead of other people:
I’ve got two hands and there are three of you. So you’ll have to wait your turn!

10. something is (well) worth waiting for spoken used to say that something is very good, even though it takes a long time to come:
Their new album was worth waiting for.

11. (just) you wait spoken
a) British English used to warn or threaten someone:
I’ll get you back for what you’ve done, just you wait.
b) used to tell someone you are sure something will happen:
It’ll be a huge success. Just you wait.

12. what are you waiting for? spoken used to tell someone to do something immediately:
Well, what are you waiting for? Go and apologize.

13. what are we waiting for? spoken used to say in a cheerful way that you think everyone should start doing something immediately:
What are we waiting for? Let’s go eat.

14. wait for it British English spoken
a) used just before you tell someone something that is funny or surprising:
His name was – wait for it – Mr Bacon.
b) used to tell someone not to do something until the correct time because they seem very impatient to do it now

15. be waiting in the wings to be ready to do something if it is necessary or if a suitable time comes:
Other firms are waiting in the wings, ready to step in and make an offer should the current deal fall through.

16. wait tables American English to work in a restaurant serving food and drink to people at their tables:
I spent the summer waiting tables.

17. (play) a/the waiting game if you play a waiting game, you try to gain an advantage for yourself in a particular situation by deliberately doing nothing until you have seen what other people do

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English

II. wait2 noun [singular]
a period of time in which you wait for something to happen, someone to arrive etc
wait for
The average wait for an appointment at the clinic was eight weeks.
long/three-hour/two-week etc wait
There was an hour wait before the next train departed.
They’ll have a long wait.
lie in wait at lie1(8)

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English

wait
noun
ADJ. endless, long We had a long wait to see the doctor.
short | agonizing, anxious, nerve-racking, nervous, worrying | frustrating | boring, tedious
VERB + WAIT face, have The accused faces an agonizing wait while the jury considers its verdict.
PREP. ~ for a short wait for an ambulance
PHRASES be worth the wait The dress was so beautiful when it arrived that it was well worth the wait.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary

wait
verb
ADV. long Have you been waiting long?
in vain They waited in vain for a response.
quietly, silently | patiently, politely He waited patiently while she got ready.
anxiously, impatiently, nervously, tensely, uneasily Their parents waited anxiously for news.
breathlessly, expectantly, with bated breath I waited with bated breath for what would happen next.
about, around
VERB + WAIT have to, must You'll have to wait until you're older.
can/could hardly, can't/couldn't I can hardly wait for my holiday! I can't wait to see their new baby.
PREP. for I'm waiting for a bus.
till/until We'll have to wait until it stops raining.
PHRASES keep sb waiting I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
wait a long time She had to wait a long time for the right man to come along.
wait a minute/moment Hey! Wait a minute! I'll come with you!
wait and see We'll wait and see what the weather's like before we make a decision.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary

wait

wait two hours/ten minutes etc
William waited an hour for his sister to arrive.
wait long (=wait a long time – used especially in questions or negative sentences)
She did not have to wait long for a train.
wait ages informal especially British English (=wait a long time)
I had to wait ages for a bus.
patiently
They patiently waited for the rain to stop.
impatiently
He waited impatiently for a reply.
anxiously
All his friends were waiting anxiously for their exam results.
wait expectantly (=hoping that something good or exciting will happen soon)
He took out his camera and waited expectantly.
keep somebody waiting
He kept us waiting for half an hour.
wait with bated breath (=while feeling very anxious or excited)
She waited with bated breath to see what he would say.
wait in vain (=wait for something that never happens)
They waited in vain for their son to come home.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary

wait
verb
1.
BAD: I'm waiting a letter from my boyfriend.
GOOD: I'm expecting a letter from my boyfriend.
BAD: Anyway, I'll wait for you next weekend.
GOOD: Anyway, I'll expect you next weekend.

Usage Note:
wait = stay somewhere until someone or something comes: 'I'll wait here until you get back.' 'It's quicker to walk than wait for a bus.'
expect = believe that someone or something is going to come: 'The train is expected to arrive in the next five minutes.' 'I can't leave the house - I'm expecting visitors.'

2.
BAD: I stopped and waited the truck to pass.
GOOD: I stopped and waited for the truck to pass.
BAD: I'll wait you outside.
GOOD: I'll wait for you outside.

Usage Note:
wait for sb/sth : 'I'll wait for you outside the post office.' 'What can I do while I'm waiting for the paint to dry?'

3.
BAD: I'm waiting to see the photographs with great impatience.
GOOD: I can't wait to see the photographs.

Usage Note:
In informal styles, to show that you are really looking forward to something, use I (just) can't wait or I can hardly wait : 'I can't wait to see you again.' 'I can hardly wait for the holidays to begin.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors

wait to stay somewhere or not do something until something else happens, someone arrives etc:
I’ll wait here while you call him.
He said he was waiting for a friend.
hang around (also hang about British English) informal to wait in a place not doing anything, especially so that you are wasting time:
They kept us hanging around for hours at the hospital.
hold on/hang on to wait because you are hoping that something will happen:
The captain decided it was best to hold on and wait for the other ship to arrive.
We hung on until the very last moment.
can you hold on/hang on? spoken used when telling someone to wait:
Can you hang on a minute? I just want to finish this email.
stand by/be on standby to wait and be ready to do something if needed – used especially about soldiers, police, medical teams etc:
The army are standing by.
Emergency services were on standby after someone called to say there was a bomb in the city centre.
await formal to wait for something – used about something that you know will happen or arrive:
I will await your reply (=in a formal letter).
In February, nearly 200,000 prisoners were awaiting trial.
The soldiers awaited the order to advance.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus

wait
weɪt
See: lie in wait

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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