Wait behind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈweɪt/ /bɪˈhaɪnd

WAYT bi-HYND

UK

wˈeɪt/ /bɪhˈaɪnd

WAYT bih-HYND

Definition

To stay in a place after others have left, usually to wait for something or someone.

Usage & Nuances

This is a neutral, informal phrase often used in schools or group settings. Commonly heard as 'please wait behind' when someone is being asked to stay after others leave. Often implies waiting for specific instructions or a discussion. Don't confuse 'wait behind' with simply 'wait'—'behind' stresses that others have gone ahead.

• Spanish: quedarse esperando - esperar atrás
• Portuguese (BR): esperar atrás - ficar esperando
• Portuguese (PT): esperar atrás - ficar à espera
• Chinese (Simplified): 留下等待 - 在后面等
• Chinese (Traditional): 留下等待 - 在後面等
• Hindi: पीछे रुकना
• Arabic: البقاء للانتظار
• Bengali: পেছনে অপেক্ষা করা
• Russian: остаться подождать - подождать позади
• Japanese: あとに残って待つ
• Vietnamese: ở lại chờ - chờ phía sau
• Korean: 뒤에 남아 기다리다
• Turkish: arkada beklemek
• Urdu: پیچھے انتظار کرنا
• Indonesian: menunggu di belakang

Example Sentences

Please wait behind after class to talk to the teacher.

basic

The students had to wait behind because they were late.

basic

Can you wait behind for a minute?

basic

She asked me to wait behind after the meeting to discuss something private.

natural

If you could wait behind for just a few minutes, the manager will see you soon.

natural

You don't have to wait behind—I'll email you the details later.

natural