wait on

US /weɪt ɑːn/
UK /weɪt ɑːn/
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1.

to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drink

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The staff at the restaurant were quick to wait on us.
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She spent years waiting on tables to pay for her studies.
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serveattend tolook after
2.

to await someone or something

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We had to wait on the manager to approve the decision.
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The whole team is waiting on his recovery before starting the project.
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awaitexpectlook for
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waitwaiting roomcall waitingwaiting listwait upwait aroundwait in the wings