Translations

waitverb
waited
Past Simple
waited
Past Participle
waiting
Gerund
UK
/weɪt/
US
/weɪt/
Can you wait for a moment?
Можешь подождать минутку?
We expect to wait for the results until next week.
Мы ожидаем ждать результатов до следующей недели.
I will wait for you at the station.
Я буду ждать тебя на станции.
waitnoun
waits
pl
UK
/weɪt/
US
/weɪt/
waitinterjection
Used to request a pause or to draw attention before speaking further.
Synonyms
Hold on!
Hold up!
Hang on!
Just a moment!
One moment!
Wait up!
Hold the phone!

Definitions

waitverb
To remain in a state of rest or inaction until something expected happens.
I will wait here until you return.
To delay action or decision until a particular time or event.
We should wait until the weather improves before starting the journey.
To serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant.
She used to wait tables at the local diner during college.
waitnoun
A period of time during which one remains in a place or state of inaction until something expected happens.
There was a long wait at the doctor's office before I was called in.
waitinterjection
Used to ask someone to stop or pause for a moment.
Wait, I haven't finished explaining!