wait up

US /weɪt ʌp/
UK /weɪt ʌp/
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1.

aspettare, attendere

to wait for someone or something to arrive or catch up

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Hey, wait up! I need to tie my shoe.
Ehi, aspetta! Devo allacciarmi la scarpa.
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Don't go ahead, wait up for me.
Non andare avanti, aspettami.
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hold onhang onpausestop
2.

aspettare sveglio, restare sveglio

to stay awake, especially late at night, waiting for someone or something

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I had to wait up for my brother to come home.
Ho dovuto aspettare sveglio che mio fratello tornasse a casa.
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Don't wait up for me, I might be late.
Non aspettarmi sveglio, potrei fare tardi.
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stay awakekeep vigil
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waitwait onwaiting roomcall waitingwaiting listwait aroundwait in the wings