wait out

UK
/weɪt aʊt/
US
/weɪt aʊt/

Translations

wait outverb
waited out
Past Simple
waited out
Past Participle
waiting out
Gerund
UK
/weɪt aʊt/
US
/weɪt aʊt/
attendreAttendre jusqu’à ce qu’une situation désagréable ou difficile passe.
We decided to wait out the storm in the safety of our home.
Nous avons décidé d’attendre que la tempête passe en sécurité chez nous.
Synonyms
tide over
hold on
last out

Definitions

wait outverb
To remain in a place or situation until something undesirable or unpleasant has passed.
We decided to wait out the storm in the safety of our home.