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

Synonym(s): wait

Hypernym(s): inactivity

· stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"

· wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"

Synonym(s): hold_off, hold_back

Hypernym(s): act, move

· 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"

Synonym(s): expect, look, await

· serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"

Synonym(s): waitress

Hypernym(s): work

· being and remaining ready and available for use; "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"

Synonym(s): ready_and_waiting