Meaning & Definition of word "Await"

Await

/əˈweɪt/

verb:

  • 1. to expect or look forward to something.
    • Example: She awaits his response to the invitation.
  • 2. to be in a state of expectation.
    • Example: The audience awaits the start of the concert with excitement.
  • 3. to wait for or anticipate the occurrence of something.
    • Example: We await the results of the election with eager anticipation.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'awaiter', from 'a-' (from) + 'waiter' (to wait).

Common Phrases and Expressions

await your call:

to wait for your phone call.

await the outcome:

to wait for the result or consequence of something.

Related Words

wait:

To stay in a place until an expected event occurs.

expect:

To regard something as likely to happen.

Slang Meanings of await

Meaning: Hang tight

Example Sentence: Just hang tight, the news will be here soon.

Meaning: Hold up

Example Sentence: Hold up, we're waiting on Sarah to arrive.