waited around
Stayed without purpose
Waited around means to stay in place idly, typically expecting something to happen or someone to arrive.
The phrase suggests time spent without productive activity: We waited around for an hour before they finally showed up.
It often carries a note of frustration or wasted time: I'm not going to wait around for him to make up his mind.
- stayRemain in position
- remainStay in place
- stood bySupported or awaited
- sitting tightRemaining in place patiently
- biding timeDelaying action strategically
delay · linger · bide · boredom · procrastinate · on hold · tarry · kill time · wasted time · restlessness · uncertainty · pause · left hanging · in limbo · impatience · frustration · idle · twiddling thumbs
waited aroundgot busy
Began working earnestly
took action · pressed on · carried on · made progress · jumped in
waited aroundtook off
Departed or surged
departed · bolted · split · headed out · walked out
wait, waited, waiting, waits, waiter, waiters, waitress, waitresses, await