waits, waited, waiting
to wait for
phrasal verb
To delay an action until a particular time or event
- 1They will wait for the rain to stop before leaving.
- 2We should wait for the right moment to speak.
To wait for means to hold off doing something until a specific time or event happens. It's like pausing an action until a certain moment arrives. For example, you wait for the bus to come before getting on.
Remember, "to wait for" is about delaying an action until a specific time or event. Avoid confusing it with "to wait on," which means to serve or assist someone.
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at the library
Waiting for the Right Time to Study
William
I think we should wait for the new books to arrive before starting our research.
Kenneth
That makes sense. We can use the time to review our notes.
William
Exactly, and maybe grab a coffee in the meantime.
Kenneth
Sounds like a plan. Let's make the most of our time.
at the movie theater
Timing for the Movie
Michelle
Let's wait for the next showtime; this one is almost sold out.
Jason
Good idea, we can grab some snacks in the meantime.
Michelle
Perfect, I didn't want to rush and miss the beginning.
Jason
Yeah, it's always better to be early and relaxed.
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Similar to "to wait for":
- 1postpone
- 2defer
