Definition of Waiting
Noun: waiting wey-ting
- The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
"the waiting was an ordeal for him";
- wait
- Being and remaining ready and available for use
"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";
- ready and waiting
- Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
"I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
- Delay acting
- hold off, hold back
- Look forward to the probable occurrence of
"he is waiting to be drafted";
- expect, look, await
- Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
"I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's";
- waitress
Anagrams containing the word waiting