wait in

phrasal verb

waited in; waiting in; waits in
British
: to stay at home and wait for someone or something to arrive
I can't go out. I've got to wait in for a delivery.

Examples of wait in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ying then ran down the hallway toward the victim, stopping right in front of her, apparently sparking concern from the client waiting in the massage parlor. Emma Colton, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024 This is inconsiderate, not to mention embarrassing, when there are other people waiting in line. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024 While the majority of revelers waited in a long line to be served by an overworked bartender, some deigned to wander closer to a stage where a succession of readers tried to provide entertainment that never quite landed. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 Former Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, now 41, waits in the wings as a potential Cardinals manager. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 McConnell's decision to step aside opened the door for Cornyn and others to pursue the leadership post after years of waiting in the wings. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024 Pastors and guests wait in green rooms, similar to those used in TV studios, before addressing congregants. Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024 Concession stands could serve them rapidly, ensuring fans didn’t wait in long lines. Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 There is little worse than ordering ahead in the fast-food app, and going through the drive-through, only to have a cashier tell you to wait in one of the handicap spots for your order. Leonard Greene, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024

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“Wait in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20in. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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