waits
Bides the time
Waits is a verb form meaning to remain in place or delay action until something happens: She waits for the bus every morning.
It also names the act of waiting: The long waits at the DMV are notorious.
In British tradition, waits were musicians who performed in the streets during the Christmas season.
Theft by threat
- postponementDelaying to later
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- latenessFailure to be punctual
- setbackReverse in progress
stalling · hindrance · pause · interruption · downtime · hiatus · suspension · gridlock
Belief about future outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- longingIntense, persistent desire
yearning · suspense · apprehension · anxiety · bated breath · countdown · buildup · prospect
Portable timekeeping device
- bedsideNear the mattress
- deathbedDying person's resting place
- sickbedPlace for the ill
- overnightSpanning evening to morning
candlelight · prayer · mourning · lookout · sentinel · stakeout · all-night · sleepless
Sustained effort capacity
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- composureEmotional self-control
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
stoicism · equanimity · calm · serenity · forbearance · self-control · resilience · steadfastness
holdup
Theft by threat
- postponementDelaying to later
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- latenessFailure to be punctual
setback · stalling · hindrance · pause · interruption · downtime · hiatus · suspension · gridlock · bottleneck
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
longing · yearning · suspense · apprehension · anxiety · bated breath · countdown · buildup · prospect · foreboding
watch
Portable timekeeping device
overnight · candlelight · prayer · mourning · lookout · sentinel · stakeout · all-night · sleepless · keeping watch
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- composureEmotional self-control
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
perseverance · stoicism · equanimity · calm · serenity · forbearance · self-control · resilience · steadfastness · tranquility
attendant
One who assists others
hospitality · tableside · serving · catering · busboy · maitre d · sommelier · staff · bellhop · concierge
- wait a minuteRequest for pause
- can't waitEager anticipation expressed
- waiting roomSpace for anticipating service
- wait upPause for someone behind
- waiting forAnticipating the arrival of
- wait forRemain expecting something
wait, waiting, waiter, waitress, await, awaiting, waited, waiters, awaited