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Meaning of wait

1. (n) the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"

2. (n) time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"

3. (v) 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"

4. (v) serve as a waiter in a restaurant; "I''m waiting on tables at Maxim''s"

5. (v) stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"

6. (v) wait before acting

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