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bide

/baɪd/

Translations

bideverb

bided

Past Simple

bided

Past Participle

biding

Gerund

/baɪd/

attendrePatiente en attendant le bon moment.

He decided to bide his time until the perfect opportunity arose.

Il a décidé d’attendre son heure jusqu’à ce que l’occasion parfaite se présente.

Additional translations

supporterSurtout dialectal ou archaïque : endurer, supporter.

demeurerArchaïque : rester, séjourner quelque part.

Synonyms

bideverb

To wait or remain in readiness; to wait patiently for a favourable moment (often used in the phrase "bide one's time").

He decided to bide his time until the perfect opportunity arose.

To endure, bear, or withstand something, especially for a period of time (chiefly dialectal or archaic).

She had to bide the harsh winter before spring arrived.

Archaic. To stay, remain, or dwell in a place.

We must bide here until dawn.