stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event

I rang the bell and waited

he did not wait for a reply

we're waiting for Allan to get back

I was told to wait outside until the office was open

Ben stood on the street corner waiting to cross

I had to wait my turn to play

used to indicate that one is eagerly impatient to do something or for something to happen

I can't wait to tell Nick what happened

a period of waiting

we had a long wait

street singers of Christmas carols