Wait-up Definition

verb

To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.

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(colloquial, often used in the imperative, US) To wait.

Hey, wait up! I forgot my umbrella.
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Wait-up Sentence Examples

  • Don't wait up for the Easter Bunny for that one.

  • Many soldiers facing courts martial have to wait up to a year to be tried.

  • On busy days, riders can wait up to an hour to get on this roller coaster, but because there are two tracks running at the same time, the wait most of the time is much shorter.

  • If you're buying an engraved ornament in a brick and mortar shop, you may have to wait up to an hour for it to be ready.

  • Fred has a date with Mrs. Abernathy and won't be home for supper but wants you to wait up for him.

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