vi to wait (on or upon).
2. await ·vt to wait on, serve, or attend.
3. await ·vt to watch for; to look out for.
4. await ·vi to watch.
5. await ·noun a waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
6. await ·vi to wait; to stay in waiting.
7. await ·vt to wait for; to stay for; to expect. ·see expect.
8. await ·vt to be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious reward awaits the good.