waitwaitwaits2nouna time when you wait: We had a long wait for the bus.waitwaitwaitswaitedwaiting1verb (waits, waiting, waited)to stay in one place until something happens or until somebody or something comes: If I'm late, please wait for me. Have you been waiting long? The doctor kept me waiting (= made me wait) for half an hour.can't waitused when somebody is very excited about something that is going to happen: I can't wait to see you again!wait and seeto be patient and find out later: ‘What are we having for dinner?’ ‘Wait and see!’wait upto not go to bed until somebody comes home: I'll be home late tonight so don't wait up for me.