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waits

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noun

Examples :

"I had a very long wait at the airport security check."

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Examples :

"They lay in wait for the patrol."

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One who watches; a watchman.

Examples :

"The waits patrolled the castle walls at night, guarding against invaders. "

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(in the plural) Hautboys, or oboes, played by town musicians.

Examples :

"The town waits played a lively tune in the square every Saturday morning. "

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(in the plural) Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen. [formerly waites, wayghtes.]

Examples :

"During the Christmas season, the village hires waits to perform traditional carols in the town square each evening. "

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verb

To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

Examples :

"The student waits the bell to ring before packing up his books. "

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To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

Examples :

"Wait here until your car arrives."

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To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

Examples :

"She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn."

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To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.

Examples :

"The headmaster waits upon visiting dignitaries, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued at the school. "

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To attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany.

Examples :

"The long bus ride always waits upon the end of the school day. "

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To defer or postpone (especially a meal).

Examples :

"to wait dinner"

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To remain chaste while one's lover is unavailable.

Examples :

"While her fiancé is deployed overseas, Maria waits, remaining faithful and devoted to him. "

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A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.

Examples :

"Every Christmas Eve, the waits sing carols outside our local church, bringing joy to everyone who listens. "

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