Wait
Stop
Synonyms Stand by, be patient, hang fire, kill time, cool one's heels, twiddle one's thumbs, stop, halt, rest, hang around, sit tight, sweat it out, look/watch out, expect, be in readiness, hope for, hold back, bide one's time, mark time, waste time, kick one's heels, pause, cease, discontinue, hold on, hang about, hold one's horses, await, anticipate, be ready, long for, and count the days until.
Be put off
Synonyms Be postponed, be put off, be deferred, be put on ice, be delayed, be held back, and be put on the back burner.
Postpone
Synonyms Delay, put off, hold back, postpone, hold off, and defer.
Remain
Synonyms Stay, rest, loiter, stop, stick around, kick around, tarry, remain, linger, dally, stay put, kick about, and bide.
Example Sentences
We can wait until tomorrow arrives.
Please wait here for instructions.
He couldn’t wait any longer.
They wait patiently for answers today.
