Meaning of 'wait'

noun

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

Example: "the wait was an ordeal for him"

Synonyms: waiting

noun

time during which some action is awaited

Synonyms: hold

verb

look forward to the probable occurrence of

Synonyms: look

verb

serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

Example: "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"

Synonyms: waitress

verb

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

Example: "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"

verb

wait before acting

Synonyms: hold off hold back