Base verb
Phrasal verbs with wait
The verb wait combines with 5 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
5 phrasal verbs · 5 meanings
wait around
1 sense- Remain in the area until something happens
wait for
1 sense- Stay until someone or something arrives or happens
wait on
1 sense- Serve customers in a restaurant
wait out
1 sense- Wait until a difficult situation ends
wait up
1 sense- Stay awake until someone arrives home
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