Meaning of the word "wait on" in English

What does "wait on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wait on

US /weɪt ɑːn/

UK /weɪt ɑːn/

to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drink

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

serve attend to look after

to await someone or something

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

await expect look for

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