Hyphenation of Wait

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Wait

Definitions of Wait:

1.
Time during which some action is awaited
Instant replay caused too long a delay He ordered a hold in the action
2.
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
The wait was an ordeal for him
3.
Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
4.
Wait before acting
The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
5.
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
6.
Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's

Synonyms of Wait:

noun delay, hold, time lag, postponement, pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
noun waiting, inactivity
verbhold off, hold back, act, move
verb expect, look, await
verb work

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