verb
- past tense of wait; stayed in place expecting something or someone
- past tense of wait; delayed action until a particular time or event
- past tense of wait; served customers at a restaurant or similar establishment
Usage: service industry
Examples
- She waited at the bus stop for twenty minutes.
- We waited until the rain stopped before leaving.
- He waited patiently for his turn to speak.
- They waited for the test results all week.
- The server waited on our table efficiently.
- I waited in line at the grocery store.
- She waited for her friend to call back.