Definitions

1. verb

to remain in a state of expectation, especially for a person or thing that is expected to arrive or become available

“We will have to wait for the bus to arrive.”

2. verb

to remain in a place for a period of time, typically in order to achieve a goal or to have an opportunity to do something

“I will wait for you at the restaurant at 7pm.”

3. noun

the act or state of remaining in a state of expectation

“The wait was long and tiring.”

4. noun

a person who serves at a table in a restaurant, especially in a formal establishment

“The waiter took our order and brought us our food.”