waiting
UK: ˈweɪtɪŋ | US: ˈweɪtɪŋ
n. the act of staying in one place or remaining inactive until something expected happens
vi. present participle of "wait" (to stay in place in expectation of something)
The word "wait" originates from Old North French waitier ("to watch, guard"), which itself derives from Frankish wahton ("to watch, be vigilant"). The core idea of "staying in expectation" evolved from the notion of keeping watch. The suffix -ing is a productive English suffix used to form present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state.
She grew impatient after two hours of waiting.
The waiting room was crowded with patients.
He spent the evening waiting for her call.
The project is currently in a waiting phase.
Waiting for the right opportunity requires patience.