Stop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.
A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.
Only one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration.
Tells the other speaker to stop talking, typing etc. for a moment.
To remain faithful to one’s partner or betrothed during a prolonged period of absence.
To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
A delay.
An ambush.
Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen.