wait definition

1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
• examples: the wait was an ordeal for him
2. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
• examples: I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
3. wait before acting
• examples: the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
4. serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
• examples: I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's