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Meaning of waiting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

waiting

Pronunciation:[ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ][ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

verb

Definitions

  1. To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

  2. To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

    Example: Wait here until your car arrives.

  3. To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

    Example: She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn.

  4. To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.

noun

Definitions

  1. Watching.

  2. The act of staying or remaining in expectation.

  3. Attendance, service.