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waiting

wai·ting

UK/ˈweɪtɪŋ/ US/ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ/ very common
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

  • “the wait was an ordeal for him”
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adjective

1.

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”
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Origin

From Middle English waitinge, waytynge, waitende, weytende, waitand, waytand, equivalent to wait + -ing.

Phrases

  • call waiting
  • in waiting
  • ready and waiting
  • waiting area
  • waiting game
  • waiting mode
  • waiting period
  • waiting room

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