Wait up Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈəp
WAYT-UP
wˈeɪt/ /ˈʌp
WAYT-UP
Definition
To tell someone to stop or slow down so you can catch up, often used when walking or moving together.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in spoken English when moving quickly (walking, biking). Often called out as an exclamation. Sometimes also means 'stay awake,' but most often it means 'slow down, let me catch up.'
Spanish: ¡espera! - espera un momentoPortuguese (BR): espera aí - espera um poucoPortuguese (PT): espera aí - espera um bocadinhoChinese (Simplified): 等等我Chinese (Traditional): 等等我Hindi: रुको ज़रा - रुको मेरे लिएArabic: انتظرنيBengali: অপেক্ষা করো - দাঁড়াওRussian: подожди - стойJapanese: 待ってVietnamese: đợi đã - chờ đãKorean: 기다려Turkish: bekleUrdu: رکو - انتظار کروIndonesian: tunggu dulu - tunggu sebentar
Example Sentences
Wait up! I can't walk that fast.
basic
Can you wait up for me outside the store?
basic
The kids shouted, 'Wait up! You're too fast!'
basic
Hey, wait up—I forgot my bag!
natural
If you wait up a minute, we can all grab coffee together.
natural
Don't leave yet—wait up for Sarah!
natural