Pronunciation: /weɪt aʊt/
noun a period of time during which one waits for a particular outcome or resolution
A1 I will wait out here until you come back.
A2 She decided to wait out the storm in the shelter.
B1 The protesters vowed to wait out the negotiations until their demands were met.
B2 The soldiers were prepared to wait out the enemy's siege for as long as it took.
C1 The detective knew he had to wait out the suspect in order to catch him in the act.
C2 The explorer had to wait out the harsh winter conditions before continuing his journey.
verb to remain in a place or situation until a particular event or period of time has passed
A1 I will wait out here until you come back.
A2 The storm was too strong, so we had to wait it out in the shelter.
B1 They decided to wait out the traffic jam by listening to music in the car.
B2 The explorers had to wait out the blizzard in their tents before continuing their journey.
C1 The negotiators were willing to wait out the tense standoff in order to reach a peaceful resolution.
C2 The patient diplomat knew how to wait out the political turmoil until the right moment to take action.
formal We will wait out the storm in the safety of the shelter.
informal Let's just wait out the traffic before we leave.
slang We should wait out the drama and see how it plays out.
figurative Sometimes the best strategy is to wait out your opponent and strike at the right moment.
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