waiting Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
wait.
- the wait was an ordeal for him
verb stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
wait.
- I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
verb wait before acting
hold off; hold back; wait.
- the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
verb look forward to the probable occurrence of
await; expect; wait; look.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
verb serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
waitress; wait.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
adjective satellite being and remaining ready and available for use
ready and waiting.
- waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
- found her mother waiting for them
- an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
- military forces ready and waiting