wait for
The phrase "wait for" is often used in everyday conversation to describe the act of remaining in anticipation or readiness for something or someone.
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Definition
A2General
To remain in a place until something expected happens.
Example
- I wait for the bus every morning.
- She is waiting for her friend to arrive.
B1General
To delay an action until a particular event or time.
Example
- They will wait for the rain to stop before going outside.
- We need to wait for the right moment to start the project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wait for":
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