waiting waiting

noun

( ) the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)  ( wait, waiting )
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
 the wait was an ordeal for him
the wait was an ordeal for him

adj

( ) being and remaining ready and available for use  ( ready and waiting, waiting )
being and remaining ready and available for use
 waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
 found her mother waiting for them
found her mother waiting for them
 an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
 military forces ready and waiting
military forces ready and waiting