wait

To remain or rest in expectation: synonym: stay.

To stay in one place until another catches up.

To remain or be in readiness.

To remain temporarily neglected, unattended to, or postponed.

To work as a waiter or waitress.

To remain or stay in expectation of; await.

To delay (a meal or an event); postpone.

To be a waiter or waitress at.

The act of waiting or the time spent waiting.