Wait in

verb

To stay at home or at a specific place expecting someone or something.

She will wait in for the delivery while I go to work.
Visual representation of "wait in" - To stay at home or at a specific place expecting someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • wait in for
  • wait in for a delivery
verb

To stay at home or at a specific place expecting someone or something.

She will wait in for the delivery while I go to work.
Visual representation of "wait in" - To stay at home or at a specific place expecting someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • wait in for
  • wait in for a delivery
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Visual representation of "wait in"
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Expectant Waiting

Use 'wait in' when you're actively expecting the arrival of someone or something soon.

Illustration for Expectant Waiting
I can't join the party, I have to wait in for the technician.
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At Home

'Wait in' usually means staying inside your home, not elsewhere, for something anticipated.

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On Saturday, I need to wait in for a parcel delivery.
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Not Immediate

'Wait in' implies that the person or thing you're waiting for might not come immediately.

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She's waiting in for a call from the doctor's office.
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Expectant Waiting

Use 'wait in' when you're actively expecting the arrival of someone or something soon.

Illustration for Expectant Waiting
I can't join the party, I have to wait in for the technician.
LampPro Tip 2/3

At Home

'Wait in' usually means staying inside your home, not elsewhere, for something anticipated.

Illustration for At Home
On Saturday, I need to wait in for a parcel delivery.
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Not Immediate

'Wait in' implies that the person or thing you're waiting for might not come immediately.

Illustration for Not Immediate
She's waiting in for a call from the doctor's office.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectant Waiting

Use 'wait in' when you're actively expecting the arrival of someone or something soon.

Illustration for Expectant Waiting
I can't join the party, I have to wait in for the technician.
LampPro Tip 2/3

At Home

'Wait in' usually means staying inside your home, not elsewhere, for something anticipated.

Illustration for At Home
On Saturday, I need to wait in for a parcel delivery.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Immediate

'Wait in' implies that the person or thing you're waiting for might not come immediately.

Illustration for Not Immediate
She's waiting in for a call from the doctor's office.
Visual representation of the word "Wait in"

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