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Phrasal Verb: Wait on





Wait on - Serve people in a restaurant
Example:
They have two people WAITING ON each table.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Wait on - Sell goods in a shop
Example:
He WAITS ON customers in an electronics store.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- American English
Wait on - Provide someone with everything they need or want
Example:
He has a butler who WAITS ON him.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Wait on - Wait for a result before being able to make a decision
Example:
They're WAITING ON the results of the vote before taking a final decision.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 9 phrasal verbs with 'WAIT'

- Wait about
- Wait around
- Wait behind
- Wait in
- Wait on
- Wait out
- Wait up
- Wait up!
- Wait upon

 

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