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Present participle for to wait or refrain from doing something until something else happens
“We'll wait on the beets until the next crop comes in with fresh tops.”
Present participle for to care for or look after
“A steady and intelligent attendant should constantly wait on the patient in all acute and severe cases.”
Present participle for to serve or attend to the needs of (typically a customer)
“I used to sit in the dining room. All the staff would wait on me, and I would be the only one eating.”
Present participle for to work for as servants or employees
“There is no hindering the advancement for servants who are ready, who do their duty, and who wait on their master.”
Present participle for to help or give aid to
“Must I wait on the needs of this moaning monster?”
Present participle for to accompany and look after or supervise
(as a waiter) Present participle for to wait on
Present participle for to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
Present participle for to take care or charge of, especially on behalf of another
Present participle for to wait or remain alert for further news, information or instructions
Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder
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