wait·ing (w  t ng)n. Idiom: 1. The act of remaining inactive or stationary. 2. A period of time spent waiting. in waiting In attendance, especially at a royal court. |
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| Noun | 1. |  waiting - 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. |  waiting - 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" |
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