wait on

verb

1. to serve at the table of
2. to act as an attendant or servant to
3. archaic.
   to visit

interjection

1. stop! hold on!

Example Sentences

Eleven men and two juveniles were arrested, including the vessel's crew and others waiting on the shore to collect the illegal shipment.

From BBC

Almost 110,000 patients are waiting on an inpatient or day case admission to hospitals across Northern Ireland's five health trusts.

From BBC

Sardinians are not waiting on the government to move forward.

From Salon

But John O’Dowd said he is waiting on details on further funding and legislation before making a final decision about its implementation here.

From BBC

“I know how frustrating it can be to wait on results during this long process,” she said in a public video.

From Los Angeles Times