Ready and waiting Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛdi/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈweɪtɪŋ
RED-ee and WAY-ting
ɹˈɛdi/ /ˈænd/ /wˈeɪtɪŋ
RED-ee and WAY-ting
Definition
Prepared and available, fully ready for something to happen or to begin.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and emphasizes eagerness or promptness. Often used with people or things that have prepared in advance. Common in service, travel, work, and daily planning contexts. Can show impatience or enthusiasm, depending on tone.
Spanish: listo y esperandoPortuguese (BR): pronto e esperandoPortuguese (PT): pronto e à esperaChinese (Simplified): 准备好并等待Chinese (Traditional): 準備好並等待Hindi: तैयार और इंतजार कर रहे हैंArabic: جاهز وينتظرBengali: তৈরি এবং অপেক্ষা করছে - তৈরি ও প্রস্তুত (ব্যক্তি/বস্তু সম্পর্কে)Russian: готов и ждёт - наготовеJapanese: 準備万端で待っている - 準備ができて待機しているVietnamese: sẵn sàng và chờ đợiKorean: 준비되어 기다리고 있다Turkish: hazır ve bekliyorUrdu: تیار اور انتظار میںIndonesian: siap dan menunggu
Example Sentences
The taxi is ready and waiting outside.
basic
Our team is ready and waiting for your call.
basic
Dinner is ready and waiting on the table.
basic
I was ready and waiting at the door, but you were late.
natural
The files are ready and waiting for you to review whenever you have time.
natural
We’re all ready and waiting—let’s get started!
natural