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Present participle for to delay action until a particular time or event
“You'll have to wait for two weeks while we process your application.”
Present participle for to physically remain or loiter at a given place for a period of time
“Just wait in the car while I get some milk from the store.”
Present participle for to stop what one is doing for a period of time
“We were told to wait until further orders before continuing work.”
Present participle for to wait in anticipation for the occurrence of something
“We decided to sit quietly and wait for the bell.”
Present participle for to delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of
“He'd kept everything warm in the oven for her, and Ashton agreed to wait dinner on her as he wasn't hungry.”
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist
The action of serving food and drinks to customers
A state of being inactive or suspended
The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen
Prepared or ready for use or action
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