The processor stalled because of multiple wait states during memory access.

His wait-and-see attitude frustrated his colleagues during the crisis.

With the old wiring and overloaded sockets, a fire was waiting to happen.

The city installed new waiting shelters along the main avenue to protect commuters from rain.

We stood in the waiting shelter until the bus finally arrived.

The waiting staffs gathered in the kitchen to coordinate the evening's service before the first guests arrived.

The waiting staff handled the sudden dinner rush calmly, ensuring every table was attended to promptly.

The restaurant manager praised the wait staffs for handling the dinner rush with professionalism.

After months of waiting games, both companies finally agreed to a merger.

The servers were waiting upon the guests with trays of hors d'oeuvres during the reception.