wait
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To stay in one place or delay an action until something happens.
Usage notes
"Wait" is usually followed by "for," as in "wait for the bus."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We _____ outside the theater for the doors to open."
Answer: wait
In your own words, what does "wait" mean?
To stay in one place or delay an action until something happens.
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