wait on
US /weɪt ɑːn/
UK /weɪt ɑːn/
1.
servir, attendre
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.
Le personnel du restaurant était rapide pour nous servir.
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She spent years waiting on tables to pay for her studies.
Elle a passé des années à servir des tables pour payer ses études.
2.
attendre, patienter
to await someone or something
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We had to wait on the manager to approve the decision.
Nous avons dû attendre que le gérant approuve la décision.
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The whole team is waiting on his recovery before starting the project.
Toute l’équipe attend son rétablissement avant de commencer le projet.