ETYM Old Fren. waite, guaite, gaite, French guet watch, watching, guard, from Old High Germ. wahta. Related to Wait.
(Homonym: weight).
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); SYN. waiting.

(Homonym: weight).
1. To stay in one place and anticipate or expect something.
2. To wait before acting; SYN. hold off, hold back.
3. To wait on tables; serve as a waiter; in restaurants.