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.
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For months, the Trump administration has said deals are imminent, working with 18 key partners to lower trade barriers while hundreds of other countries wait in line to get out from under the burden of higher tariffs.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Securing a boat ride is much more comfortable than waiting in a tidal marsh for several hours with the crowds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Most people, after waiting in line for hours, were turned away.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
More Hamilton County news: Plans approved for mini golf, ropes course and 104 townhomes near Westfield's Grand Park
He was released from custody and waited in the hospital lobby for his wife to pick him up, according to the affidavit.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Securing a boat ride is much more comfortable than waiting in a tidal marsh for several hours with the crowds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Most people, after waiting in line for hours, were turned away.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
More Hamilton County news: Plans approved for mini golf, ropes course and 104 townhomes near Westfield's Grand Park
He was released from custody and waited in the hospital lobby for his wife to pick him up, according to the affidavit.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wait in
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“Wait in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20in. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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