Wait around
/weɪt ə'raund/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To remain in one location with no specific purpose while expecting something.
- I was just waiting around the train station until Mark arrived.
- We waited around at the airport for hours because of the delayed flight.
2. To linger or loiter without engaging in any particular activity.
- There’s no point waiting around for inspiration; you just have to start writing.
- The players were waiting around on the field for the coach to give further instructions.
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