bide

UK
/baɪd/
US
/baɪd/

Translations

bideverb
bided
Past Simple
bided
Past Participle
biding
Gerund
UK
/baɪd/
US
/baɪd/
He decided to bide his time until the situation improved.
Он решил ждать, пока ситуация не улучшится.
Additional translations

Definitions

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.