Past tense for to delay action until a particular time or event
“You'll have to wait for two weeks while we process your application.”
Past tense for to physically remain or loiter at a given place for a period of time
“Just wait in the car while I get some milk from the store.”
Past tense for to stop what one is doing for a period of time
“We were told to wait until further orders before continuing work.”
Past tense for to wait in anticipation for the occurrence of something
“We decided to sit quietly and wait for the bell.”
Past tense for to delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of
“He'd kept everything warm in the oven for her, and Ashton agreed to wait dinner on her as he wasn't hungry.”
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