wait in

verb

waited in; waiting in; waits in
British
: to stay at home and wait for someone or something to arrive
I can't go out. I've got to wait in for a delivery.

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The lack of availability for All-Star weekend is a minor setback for the Sky, especially with a willing host like the Obama Center waiting in the wings. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 There are two national guard members waiting in line at the Starbucks on the ground floor. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026 Along one wall, rows of unshaped, creaseless, open-crown hats wait in various stages of completion. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wait in

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“Wait in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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