waiting waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

adjective

1. () 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
   

noun

1. () 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