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waiting

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wait·ing  (wtng)
n.
1. The act of remaining inactive or stationary.
2. A period of time spent waiting.
Idiom:
in waiting
In attendance, especially at a royal court.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.waitingwaiting - the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
inactivity - being inactive; being less active
Adj.1.waitingwaiting - being and remaining ready and available for use; "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"
ready - completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress; "get ready"; "she is ready to resign"; "the bridge is ready to collapse"; "I am ready to work"; "ready for action"; "ready for use"; "the soup will be ready in a minute"; "ready to learn to read"
Translations

waiting [ˈweɪtɪŋ] n "no waiting" (BRIT) (AUT) → "prohibido estacionarse"
waiting [ˈweɪtɪŋ] n "no waiting" (Brit) (Aut) → "stationnement interdit"
waiting [ˈweɪtɪŋ] wait n "no waiting" (Brit) (Aut) → "Halten verboten"
waiting [ˈweɪtɪŋ] n "no waiting" (BRIT ) (AUT) → "divieto di sosta"

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Not waiting another moment, he darted swiftly through the woods, the Assassins still after him.
She rushed full gallop through her changes of character, her songs, and her dialogue; making mistakes by the dozen, and never stopping to set them right; carrying the people along with her in a perfect whirlwind, and never waiting for the applause.
"Your Uncle William is waiting in to see you," she said.
 
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