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Past tense for to wait or refrain from doing something until something else happens
“We'll wait on the beets until the next crop comes in with fresh tops.”
Past tense for to care for or look after
“A steady and intelligent attendant should constantly wait on the patient in all acute and severe cases.”
Past tense for to serve or attend to the needs of (typically a customer)
“I used to sit in the dining room. All the staff would wait on me, and I would be the only one eating.”
Past tense for to work for as servants or employees
“There is no hindering the advancement for servants who are ready, who do their duty, and who wait on their master.”
Past tense for to help or give aid to
“Must I wait on the needs of this moaning monster?”
Past tense for to accompany and look after or supervise
(as a waiter) Past tense for to wait on
Past tense for to take care or charge of, especially on behalf of another
Past tense for to wait or remain alert for further news, information or instructions
Past tense for to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
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