wait up

verb

waited up; waiting up; waits up
: to delay going to bed : stay up

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After an appointment, the RMV says travelers can expect to wait up to three weeks to get their Real ID in the mail. Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 Fans may wait up to three hours to secure a spot. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Wait up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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