waiting for
Anticipating someone's arrival
Waiting for describes the state of anticipating something or someone's arrival.
You might be waiting for a friend or waiting for the bus.
The phrase implies expectation and often patience: I've been waiting for this moment my whole life.
It can suggest dependency: Don't wait for permission—just do it.
Unable to move
- stalledStopped unexpectedly
- on holdTemporarily not proceeding
- in limboState of uncertainty
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
backlog · bottleneck · holdup · setback · postponed · deferred · pending · overdue
Awaiting a predicted outcome
- looking forward toEagerly awaiting something pleasant
- counting downSequential subtraction to zero
- banking onRelying on expectantly
- counting onTrusting to come through
Anticipating with apprehension
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
- biting nailsGnawing one's fingertips
- pacingRate of movement
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
Accepting as real or true
- having faithTrusting despite uncertainty
- keeping faithRemaining true to commitments
- crossing fingersLuck-wishing hand gesture
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
Delaying action strategically
- sitting tightRemaining in place patiently
- holding onMaintaining one's grip
- standing byReady to act
- enduringPersisting through time
hanging in there · persevering · bearing with · sticking it out · weathering · tolerating · zen · stoic
stuck
Unable to move
standby · backlog · bottleneck · holdup · setback · postponed · deferred · pending · overdue · behind schedule
expecting
Awaiting a predicted outcome
- looking forward toEagerly awaiting something pleasant
- counting downSequential subtraction to zero
- banking onRelying on expectantly
dreading
Anticipating with apprehension
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
- biting nailsGnawing one's fingertips
- pacingRate of movement
believing in
Accepting as real or true
- having faithTrusting despite uncertainty
- keeping faithRemaining true to commitments
- crossing fingersLuck-wishing hand gesture
biding time
Delaying action strategically
- sitting tightRemaining in place patiently
- holding onMaintaining one's grip
- standing byReady to act
hanging in there · enduring · persevering · bearing with · sticking it out · weathering · tolerating · zen · stoic · long-suffering
waiting forreceiving
Acquiring what's sent
having · possessing · holding · obtained · got
waiting forpursuing
Seeking to attain
going after · chasing · seeking · taking · seizing
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