waiting
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/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
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.
The occupation of serving customers at their tables in a restaurant.
She works as a waiting staff member at a local restaurant.