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Wait for
Verb
Word Frequency:
15.2
Definitions
1.
Verb
To wait until the specified event occurs.
"Wait for the light to change before you cross the street.; What are you waiting for?"
2.
Verb
To await the arrival of.
"I'm waiting for my date.; I'm waiting for the train."
Synonyms
hold tight
count down
outwait
wait one's turn
stand by
wait and see
posticipate
play for time
anticipate
hold it in
wait till the clouds roll by
standby
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