English to English
noun
- time during which some action is awaited
Instant replay caused too long a delay.
He ordered a hold in the action.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
The wait was an ordeal for him.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of waiting; a delay; a halt.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets.
source: WordNet 3.0
- wait before acting
The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment.
source: WordNet 3.0
- look forward to the probable occurrence of
We were expecting a visit from our relatives.
She is looking to a promotion.
He is waiting to be drafted.
source: WordNet 3.0
- serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To watch; to observe; to take notice.
source: Webster 1913
- To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [wet] Maghintay; mag-antabay
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
