wait (EN)

verb, noun, interjection

verb “wait”

1. to stay in one place or not do something until something else happens
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   She waited at the bus stop until the bus came.
2. to hope for, often for a long period
   The disagreement in the government was exactly what the opposition was waiting for.
3. (of things) to be available and ready for someone to use
   The documents are waiting on your desk.
4. to be postponed or set aside to be handled later
   The dishes can wait until after dinner.
5. (US) to work as a server in a restaurant, helping customers by bringing them food and drinks
   He waits at the diner every weekend to earn extra money.
6. to choose not to have sexual relations until a specific time, typically until getting married
   They decided to wait until their wedding night.

noun “wait”

1. the time spent waiting for something to happen
   The wait for the doctor felt like forever.

interjection “wait”

1. used to express a sudden thought or to get someone's attention
   Wait, I think I left my keys at home!