[{"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed byfor, till,oruntil):to wait for the bus to arrive.Synonyms: delay , abide , linger , await", "(of things) to be available or in readiness:A letter is waiting for you.", "to remain neglected for a time:a matter that can wait.", "to postpone or delay something or to be postponed or delayed:We waited a week and then bought the house. Your vacation will have to wait until next month.", "to look forward to eagerly:I'm just waiting for the day somebody knocks him down."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to continue in expectation of; await :I sat nervously on the bench, waiting my turn to audition.", "to postpone or delay in expectation:Don't wait supper for me.", "Archaic.(of things) to be in readiness for; be reserved for; await:Glory waits thee.", "Archaic.to attend upon or escort, especially as a sign of respect."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["an act or instance of waiting or awaiting; delay; halt:a wait at the border.", "a period or interval of waiting:There will be a long wait between trains.", "Theater.the time between two acts, scenes, or the like. stage wait stage wait.", "the time between two acts, scenes, or the like.", "stage wait stage wait.", "British.waits,(formerly) a band of musicians employed by a city or town to play music in parades, for official functions, etc.a street musician, especially a singer.one of a band of carolers.a piece sung by carolers, especially a Christmas carol.", "waits,(formerly) a band of musicians employed by a city or town to play music in parades, for official functions, etc.", "a street musician, especially a singer.", "one of a band of carolers.", "a piece sung by carolers, especially a Christmas carol.", "Obsolete.a watchman."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to postpone going to bed to await someone's arrival.Informal.to halt and wait for another to join one, as in running or walking:Wait up, I can't walk so fast.", "to postpone going to bed to await someone's arrival.", "Informal.to halt and wait for another to join one, as in running or walking:Wait up, I can't walk so fast.", "to perform the duties of an attendant or servant for.to supply the wants of a person, as serving a meal or serving a customer in a store.to call upon or visit (a person, especially a superior):to wait on Her Majesty at the palace.Falconry.(of a hawk) to soar over ground until prey appears.Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.to wait for (a person); await.Alsowait upon.to await (an event).", "to perform the duties of an attendant or servant for.", "to supply the wants of a person, as serving a meal or serving a customer in a store.", "to call upon or visit (a person, especially a superior):to wait on Her Majesty at the palace.", "Falconry.(of a hawk) to soar over ground until prey appears.", "Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.to wait for (a person); await.", "Alsowait upon.to await (an event)."]}]