waiting

(noun) the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something). Synonyms: wait. Examples: "The wait was an ordeal for him."

(verb) stay in one place and anticipate or expect something. Synonyms: wait. Examples: "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets."

(verb) wait before acting. Synonyms: wait, hold off, hold back. Examples: "The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment."

(verb) look forward to the probable occurrence of. Synonyms: expect, look, await, wait. Examples: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives." "She is looking to a promotion." "He is waiting to be drafted."

(verb) serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant. Synonyms: wait, waitress. Examples: "I'm waiting on tables at maxim's."

(adj) being and remaining ready and available for use. Synonyms: ready and waiting(predicate). Examples: "Waiting cars and limousines lined the curb." "Found her mother waiting for them." "An impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests." "Military forces ready and waiting."