Synonyms for waiting

Noun

1. wait, waiting, inactivity

usage: the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"

Verb

1. wait

usage: stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"

2. wait, hold off, hold back, act, move

usage: wait before acting

3. expect, look, await, wait

usage: look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"

4. wait, work

usage: serve as a waiter in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"

Adjective

1. waiting, ready and waiting(predicate), ready (vs. unready)

usage: being and remaining ready and available for use; "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"