waits around
Stays without purpose
To wait around is to remain somewhere with nothing particular to do, usually expecting something to happen or someone to arrive.
The phrase implies idleness or wasted time: I waited around for an hour before she finally showed up.
Don't just wait around—make yourself useful.
- lingerStay beyond necessity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- sit tightWait without acting
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- on holdTemporarily not proceeding
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