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something can wait — something can/cannot/wait phrase used for saying that something does not need to be done now needs to be done now I need to talk to you and I’m afraid it can’t wait. Thesaurus: ways of telling someone to hurrysynonym … Useful english dictionary
wait — wait1 [ weıt ] verb intransitive *** 1. ) to stay in one place because you expect or hope that something will happen: Sheryl said she d be waiting in the lobby. wait for: He was attacked while he was waiting for a bus. The airport was full of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wait — I UK [weɪt] / US verb [intransitive] Word forms wait : present tense I/you/we/they wait he/she/it waits present participle waiting past tense waited past participle waited *** 1) a) to stay in one place because you expect or hope that something… … English dictionary
wait — [[t]we͟ɪt[/t]] ♦ waits, waiting, waited 1) VERB: no passive When you wait for something or someone, you spend some time doing very little, because you cannot act until that thing happens or that person arrives. [V for n] I walk to a street corner … English dictionary
wait on — verb work for or be a servant to (Freq. 1) May I serve you? She attends the old lady in the wheelchair Can you wait on our table, please? Is a salesperson assisting you? The minister served the King for many years • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
wait — v. & n. v. 1 intr. a defer action or departure for a specified time or until some expected event occurs (wait a minute; wait till I come; wait for a fine day). b be expectant or on the watch (waited to see what would happen). c (foll. by for)… … Useful english dictionary
wait on — PHRASAL VERB If you are waiting on something, you are waiting for it to happen, for example before you do or decide anything. [AM] [V P n] Since then I ve been waiting on events and till now fortune hasn t favored us... [V P n] We cannot wait on… … English dictionary
Something Wicked This Way Comes (novel) — Something Wicked This Way Comes … Wikipedia
wait around — ˌwait a ˈround ˌwait a ˈbout [intransitive] [present tense I/you/we/they wait around he/she/it waits around present participle waiting around … Useful english dictionary
wait about — ˌwait a ˈround ˌwait a ˈbout [intransitive] [present tense I/you/we/they wait around he/she/it waits around present participle … Useful english dictionary
