n.1 in senses of WAIT v.
2 a official attendance at court. b one's period of this.
Phrases and idioms:
waiting game abstention from early action in a contest etc. so as to act more effectively later. waiting-list a list of people waiting for a thing not immediately available. waiting-room a room provided for people to wait in, esp. by a doctor, dentist, etc., or at a railway or bus station.