wait in
phrasal 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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Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Cheddar Bay Biscuits weren't originally served at the table
Red Lobster first served its signature biscuits on trays to hungry patrons waiting in the lobby, according to a news release.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
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Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Cheddar Bay Biscuits weren't originally served at the table
Red Lobster first served its signature biscuits on trays to hungry patrons waiting in the lobby, according to a news release.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
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“Wait in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait%20in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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