Wait at Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪt/ /ˈæt
WAYT-AT
wˈeɪt/ /ˈæt
WAYT-AT
Definition
To stay in a place until something happens or someone arrives, specifically at a particular location, such as a bus stop, door, or station.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for specific places (bus stop, entrance); usually followed by the location ("wait at the door"). Not to be confused with 'wait for', which refers to waiting for someone or something (not a place). Informal and neutral in tone.
Spanish: esperar en - quedarse enPortuguese (BR): esperar em - ficar emPortuguese (PT): esperar em - aguardar emChinese (Simplified): 在...等候Chinese (Traditional): 在...等候Hindi: पर इंतजार करनाArabic: ينتظر عندBengali: প্রতীক্ষা করা (কোনো স্থানে) - অপেক্ষা করা (কোনো স্থানে)Russian: ждать у - ждать на (о месте)Japanese: 〜で待つVietnamese: đợi ở - chờ ởKorean: ~에서 기다리다Turkish: -de beklemekUrdu: پر انتظار کرنا (کسی جگہ پر)Indonesian: menunggu di
Example Sentences
Please wait at the entrance until we call you.
basic
You should wait at the bus stop for your ride.
basic
They always wait at the school gate after classes.
basic
I'll just wait at the coffee shop until you're done.
natural
We had to wait at the gate because the flight was delayed.
natural
Can you wait at the corner? I'll pick you up in five minutes.
natural