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/weɪt ɒn/ · wait·on
verb
  1. To provide a service to (someone); to act as a servant to (someone); to serve (someone) as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant. Is someone waiting on you yet?
verb
  1. To wait for (a person). I'm waiting on you before we can leave.
verb
  1. To wait for (a thing, or an event to take place). I'm waiting on the light to change.
Did you know? The phrase 'wait on' is often used in formal or professional settings, such as in restaurants or hotels, where staff are expected to provide service to customers.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 23, 2026