[verb] [T] [formal] - to wait for, or be waiting for (something)He is anxiously awaiting the result of the medical tests.A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work.A lot of hard work awaits you at university.The long/eagerly awaited sequel is now available on video.
AWAIT
Meaning of AWAIT in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012