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What does wait up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word wait up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.
  2. (colloquial, often used in the imperative, US) To wait.
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Katrina stared open-mouthed and then after a moment of hesitation, she followed Ashley, shouting for her to wait up.
People with hearing problems in Bradford say their quality of life is suffering as they wait up to two years to be fitted with a hearing aid.
Repeat young offenders have had to wait up to four months to be tried before magistrates.
Guests wait up to two hours to take their picture with him, Ms. Hamblen said.
In addition, this job evaluation plan will force workers to wait up to ten years before they reach their maximum level.
Thank the Lord, you no longer feel compelled to wait up until midnight on New Year's Eve.

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