verb

wait

Translation

to wait, to serve

Please wait for me here.

I can't wait to see you.

He waits tables at a restaurant.

((for sb./sth.)) to wait for someone or something I am waiting for the bus.

((to-inf)) to wait to do something We are waiting to hear the news.

wait tables to work as a waiter/waitress She waits tables to earn money.

Synonyms: stay, remain, linger; Antonyms: go, leave, depart

From Old French 'waitier' (to watch, lie in wait).

Think of a 'waiter' who is 'waiting' for your order.