wait on

wait on

Verb

1. to serve (people) with food and drink in a restaurant

2. to look after the needs of: they were waited on by a manservant

interj

NZ stop! hold on! Also (for senses 1, 2): (wait upon)

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

wait on - work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years" attend to, assist, attend, serve valet - serve as a personal attendant to aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" fag - act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools serve - devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country"