Wait your turn Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɝn
WAYT yur TURN
wˈeɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɜːn
WAYT yaw TURN
Definition
To remain patient and not act until it is your time, or until you are next in line. Often used when there is a queue or a specific order.
Usage & Nuances
Common in polite speech, especially with children or in customer service ('Please wait your turn'). Can be firm or gentle. Sometimes implies fairness or patience. Not slang.
Spanish: esperar tu turnoPortuguese (BR): esperar sua vezPortuguese (PT): esperar a sua vezChinese (Simplified): 等轮到你Chinese (Traditional): 等輪到你Hindi: अपनी बारी का इंतजार करनाArabic: انتظر دوركBengali: আপনার পালা অপেক্ষা করুন - নিজের পালা আসা পর্যন্ত অপেক্ষা করুনRussian: подождите своей очередиJapanese: 順番を待つVietnamese: chờ đến lượt mình - đợi đến lượtKorean: 차례를 기다리다Turkish: sıranı bekleUrdu: اپنی باری کا انتظار کریںIndonesian: menunggu giliran
Example Sentences
Please wait your turn before speaking.
basic
You have to wait your turn in line at the bank.
basic
Children must wait their turn to play the game.
basic
If you don't wait your turn, people will get upset.
natural
Sometimes, it's hard to wait your turn when you're excited.
natural
Everyone needs to wait their turn—that's only fair.
natural