waiting

🇺🇸 /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
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noun
R

The act of staying in a place or not starting an action until something happens or someone arrives.

There was a long waiting time at the doctor's office.

R

The occupation of serving customers at their tables in a restaurant.

She works as a waiting staff member at a local restaurant.

translation

n. The act of staying in a place or not starting an action until something happens or someone arrives.; The occupation of serving customers at their tables in a restaurant.

Word Forms

Plural waitings