Wait on

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verb

To serve someone in a restaurant or shop.

Waiters wait on their customers.
Visual representation of "wait on" - to serve someone in a restaurant or shop

Often appears as...

  • wait on customers
  • wait on tables
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Visual representation of "wait on"
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Service Context

Use when referring to providing service in hospitality and retail.

Illustration for Service Context
I used to wait on tables at a busy cafe.
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Physical Presence

Implies being physically present to serve, not remotely.

Illustration for Physical Presence
Are you available to wait on customers in the store today?
Visual representation of the word "Wait on"

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