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(noun) waiting
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
the wait was an ordeal for him
(noun) delay, postponement, time lag, hold
time during which some action is awaited
instant replay caused too long a delay; he ordered a hold in the action
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
(verb) waitress
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's
wait before acting
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment