To respond in advance
An anticipatory response to expected changes in the environment of a system
To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
To remain faithful to one’s partner or betrothed during a prolonged period of absence.
To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
Tells the other speaker to stop talking, typing etc. for a moment.
A delay.
An ambush.
Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen.