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wait
[weyt]
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verb (used without object)
1.
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until):
to wait for the bus to arrive.
2.
(of things) to be available or in readiness:
A letter is waiting for you.
3.
to remain neglected for a time:
a matter that can wait.
4.
to postpone or delay something or to be postponed or delayed:
We waited a week and then bought the house. Your vacation will have to wait until next month.
5.
to look forward to eagerly:
I'm just waiting for the day somebody knocks him down.
verb (used with object)
6.
to continue as one is in expectation of; await :
to wait one's turn at a telephone booth.
7.
to postpone or delay in expectation:
Don't wait supper for me.
8.
Archaic. (of things) to be in readiness for; be reserved for; await :
Glory waits thee.

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