wait

IPA(Pronunciation)

/weɪt/

informal

(informal) Tells the other speaker to stop talking, typing etc. for a moment.

Japanese Meaning

（くだけた表現）相手に一時停止を促し、少し待つように呼びかける意味。

Wait — could you stop typing for a moment while I check something?

ちょっと待って、確認する間だけ入力をやめてくれる？

Sense（1）

(informal) Tells the other speaker to stop talking, typing etc. for a moment.

Wait. Stop talking for a moment while I get my head straight.