Pronunciation: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌɡeɪm/
noun a strategy of delaying making a decision or taking action until a specific event or outcome occurs
A1 I hate playing the waiting game at the doctor's office.
A2 She felt anxious while playing the waiting game for the job interview results.
B1 The negotiations turned into a frustrating waiting game as both parties refused to budge.
B2 After submitting the application, it was just a waiting game to hear back from the university.
C1 The political standoff has turned into a dangerous waiting game with no clear resolution in sight.
C2 The espionage thriller was full of tension, as the characters played a high-stakes waiting game to outwit their enemies.
formal The negotiation process can often feel like a waiting game as both parties deliberate on the terms.
informal I hate playing the waiting game when it comes to hearing back about job applications.
slang We've been stuck in this waiting game for hours, I'm getting so bored.
figurative Life is like a waiting game, you never know what's coming next so you have to be patient.
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