LEARNit Dictionary

wait

verb
A1
1
A1
to stay where you are or delay doing something until somebody/something comes or something happens
منتظر ماندن, صبر کردن, انتظار کشیدن
2
A1
to hope or watch for something to happen, especially for a long time
انتظار کشیدن, منتظر ماندن, چشم به راه بودن
Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years.
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for.
They are waiting for the right moment to make their move.
He's waiting for me to make a mistake.
I've been waiting a long time to say that to her.
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking.
We simply cannot afford to wait any longer.
I waited with bated breath for what would happen next.
3
A2
to be ready for somebody to have or use
منتظر بودن, منتظر ماندن, صبر کردن, چشم به راه بودن, انتظار کشیدن
Your car is waiting, sir.
When we arrived on the platform, there was a train waiting.
There's a letter waiting for you at home.
There was a nice surprise waiting for me when I got back.
The hotel had a taxi waiting to collect us.
4
A2
to be left to be dealt with at a later time because immediate action is not needed
منتظر ماندن, صبر کردن, درنگ کردن
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow.
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important.
We've just spent a fortune on a new roof, so the new car is going to have to wait.
noun
A2
1
an act of waiting; an amount of time waited
انتظار