home w Yaohua Zheng wait [weyt] –verb (used without object) 1. to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive. 2. (of things) to be available or in readiness: A letter is waiting for you. 3. to remain neglected for a time: a matter that can wait. –noun 4. an act or instance of waiting or awaiting; delay; halt: a wait at the border. 5. a period or interval of waiting: There will be a long wait between trains. wait warpath waiting wall wash washing-machine washer waterfall watermelon waterproof weather water-canon wei-wou a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z