Wait (Verb)
Meaning 1
Look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.