hoping

[hoh-ping]

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoping¹

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Example Sentences

Currently on the market for £4.5m, the couple are hoping whoever buys it will keep it going and put their own Jurassic-style spin on things.

From BBC

Drug companies launched these discount sites for uninsured patients years ago, hoping to foster the impression that they cared about patients overburdened by their list prices.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, South East Asian countries have launched recruitment drives for naturalised players, hoping to emulate Indonesia's strategy of recruiting Dutch-born footballers from the Indonesian diaspora.

From BBC

The company is also hoping to bring costs down with greater scale.

From BBC

During their conference, which began on Sunday, the Conservatives are hoping to portray themselves as more competent and more credible - particularly on public spending - than their political rivals.

From BBC