wait in

verb

waited in; waiting in; waits in

British

: to stay at home and wait for someone or something to arrive

I can't go out. I've got to wait in for a delivery.

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Meanwhile, waiting in the wings is a man of few words — and initially, few feelings, or so thinks Marianne — the steadfast Colonel Brandon (Herbert Nordrum). — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Almost 20,000 fans jammed South Side Park III, and thousands waited in the streets. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Corcoran got a document notarized at a UPS store while Morin waited in the car. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 In fact, over half of the people who were waiting in line Thursday morning had no idea the barbecue joint received the prestigious award. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wait in

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