DICTOMETER

WAITING

(wait, waiting, aguardar, espera, esperar, forventning, vente)

1. Synonyms:
   • Wait
   • Waiting
   Definitions:
   • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
   Examples:
   • The wait was an ordeal for him
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Wait
   Definitions:
   • stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
   Examples:
   • I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Wait
   • Hold off
   • Hold back
   Definitions:
   • wait before acting
   Examples:
   • The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Expect
   • Look
   • Await
   • Wait
   Definitions:
   • look forward to the probable occurrence of
   Examples:
   • We were expecting a visit from our relatives
   • She is looking to a promotion
   • He is waiting to be drafted
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Wait
   • Waitress
   Definitions:
   • serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
   Examples:
   • I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Waiting
   • Ready and waiting
   Definitions:
   • being and remaining ready and available for use
   Examples:
   • 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
   Antonyms:
   • Unready