Wait in Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
WAYT-in
wˈeɪt/ /ˈɪn
WAYT-in
Definition
To remain inside, especially at home, because you are expecting someone or something to arrive.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British English; informal. Commonly used for waiting at home for visitors, deliveries, or appointments. Rare in US English, where 'stay in' or 'wait at home' is more common. Do not confuse with 'wait in line' (stand in a queue).
Spanish: quedarse en casa esperando - quedarse dentro esperandoPortuguese (BR): ficar em casa esperando - esperar em casaPortuguese (PT): ficar em casa à espera - esperar em casaChinese (Simplified): 在家等候 - 留在家里等Chinese (Traditional): 在家等候 - 留在家裡等Hindi: घर में इंतजार करनाArabic: الانتظار في المنزلBengali: বাড়িতে অপেক্ষা করা - ঘরে থাকা (প্রত্যাশিত কারণে)Russian: дожидаться дома - оставаться дома (в ожидании)Japanese: 家で待つVietnamese: ở nhà chờKorean: 집에서 기다리다Turkish: evde beklemekUrdu: گھر میں انتظار کرناIndonesian: menunggu di rumah
Example Sentences
I will wait in for the plumber this afternoon.
basic
She had to wait in for a package delivery.
basic
You can wait in while I go to the shop.
basic
I'm going to wait in just in case the electrician comes early.
natural
Did you have to wait in all day for the internet guy?
natural
We decided to wait in because it looked like it might rain soon.
natural