Verb
Synonyms by this part of speech
To hold off until a specific moment or occurrence
- await
- rest
- hold back
- delay
- hang
- pause
- stall
- abide
- countdown
- hold on
To pause an activity for a set duration
- stop
- cease
- discontinue
- halt
- pause
- break
- take a break
- have a break
- break off
- hesitate
To remain expectant for an event to take place
- anticipate
- await
- expect
- look out
- watch out
- be ready
- hope for
- long for
- be in readiness
- count the days until