waits, waited, waiting
to wait up
phrasal verb
Slow down or stop so someone can catch up
- 1Can you wait up? I'm falling behind.
- 2He shouted for them to wait up as he tied his shoe.
When you are walking or moving ahead and your friend is behind you, you stop or move more slowly so your friend can reach you. You do this because you want to stay together and not leave your friend alone or behind.
People often say "Wait up!" when someone is walking too fast ahead, especially among friends or family during group walks or outings.
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after a sports event
Catching Up After the Game
Rebecca
Hey Kevin, you're walking too fast!
Kevin
Oh, sorry! I'll wait up for you.
Rebecca
Thanks, I just wanted to talk about the game.
Kevin
No problem, let's chat while we walk together.
in a store
Rushing Through the Aisles
Michael
Michelle, you're walking too fast!
Michelle
Oh, sorry! I'll wait up for you.
Michael
Thanks, I don't want to miss anything on the list.
Michelle
No worries, let's go through the aisles together.
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