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Expectant Waiting

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

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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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