wait

1. Time during which some action is awaited (synset 115297015)
   "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
   is a type of: break, intermission, interruption, pause, suspension - a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
   subtypes:

   • extension - a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
   • moratorium - a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
   • retardation - the extent to which something is delayed or held back
   same as: delay, hold, postponement, time lag
2. The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) (synset 101065863)
   "the wait was an ordeal for him"
   is a type of: inactivity - being inactive; being less active
   same as: waiting

1. Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something (synset 202644022)
   "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
   subtypes:

   • ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, scupper, waylay - wait in hiding to attack
   • cool one's heels, kick one's heels - wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting
   • stand by, stick about, stick around - be available or ready for a certain function or service
2. Wait before acting (synset 202647547)
   "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
   is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
   subtypes:

   • hold out - wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
   • delay - act later than planned, scheduled, or required
   same as: hold back, hold off
3. Look forward to the probable occurrence of (synset 200721987)
   "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
   subtypes:

   • expect - look forward to the birth of a child
   • look forward - expect or hope for
   • look to - turn one's interests or expectations towards
   • hang on, hold on, hold the line - hold the phone line open
   • anticipate, look for, look to - be excited or anxious about
   same as: await, expect, look
   verb group: anticipate, expect - regard something as probable or likely
4. Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant (synset 202418420)
   "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"
   is a type of: work - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
   same as: waitress

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