- he is waiting to be drafted.
- he ordered a hold in the action.
- I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's.
- instant replay caused too long a delay.
- She is looking to a promotion.
- the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment.
- the wait was an ordeal for him.
- We were expecting a visit from our relatives.