wait around

US /weɪt əˈraʊnd/
UK /weɪt əˈraʊnd/
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ждать, слоняться в ожидании

to stay in a place or do nothing while waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

:
We had to wait around for hours at the airport.
Нам пришлось часами ждать в аэропорту.
Don't just wait around; go and find something to do.
Не просто жди; иди и найди себе занятие.