waiting

Meanings

• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
• stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
• wait before acting
• look forward to the probable occurrence of
  • "he is waiting to be drafted"
• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
  • "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"
• 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"

Synonyms

await, expect, hold back, hold off, look, ready and waiting, wait, waitress