die Wartephase
Translation
waiting period, waiting phase, standby period
Examples
Wir sind jetzt in einer Wartephase.
We are in a waiting period now.
Die Wartephase vor dem Start dauerte lange.
The waiting phase before the start was long.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a waiting period Wir sind in einer langen Wartephase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wartezeit, die Übergangszeit
Etymology
Composed of 'warten' (to wait) and 'Phase' (phase). Literally a 'waiting phase'.
Memory Tips
Think of a project that is in a 'phase' where you just have to 'wait' for the next step.