wait on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Usefulness
Meanings
Serve customers in a restaurant
Why “on”? Your attention and effort are on a person. You serve them and bring what they need.
“A friendly worker waited on Maya and Leo at the shopping centre cafe.”
“She waits on tables.”
“A young waiter waited on us throughout the meal.”
Don't confuse with
wait onwait up
Wait on means serve customers in a restaurant. Wait up means stay awake until someone arrives home.
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