wait on

US /weɪt ɑːn/
UK /weɪt ɑːn/
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1.

servir, attendre

to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drink

:
The staff at the restaurant were quick to wait on us.
Le personnel du restaurant était rapide pour nous servir.
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

:
We had to wait on the manager to approve the decision.
Nous avons dû attendre que le gérant approuve la décision.
The whole team is waiting on his recovery before starting the project.
Toute l’équipe attend son rétablissement avant de commencer le projet.