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Definition of wait state - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. US time when a computer must pause until data arrivesTECH. US
- The processor entered a wait state while reading from memory.
- The system experienced a wait state during data transfer.
- A wait state can slow down overall performance.
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Expressions with wait
feel very eager and unable to delay for something
I can't wait for the concert to start!
stay in one place doing nothing while waiting for something
We had to wait around for hours before the show started.
endure a situation until it finishes
We decided to wait out the storm.
serve customers in a restaurant or cafe
She used to wait tables at the local diner.
express strong eagerness for a future event or action
I can't wait to see the new movie this weekend!
feel very excited for something to happen soon
I can't wait for the concert next week!
stay in line until it is your turn
You need to wait your turn at the doctor's office.
feel very excited or impatient for something to happen
I can hardly wait for the concert tomorrow!
await events before taking action
Let's wait and see how the situation develops.
endure until a weather storm ends
We decided to wait for the storm to pass before leaving.
be patient until the right time comes
Wait for your moment; the meeting will quiet down soon.
stay in a safe place until a storm ends
We decided to wait out the storm in the cabin.
delay action until the very end of a period
He always waits until the last minute to start his assignments.
valuable enough to justify the delay
The new restaurant is worth the wait for its delicious food.
expresses anticipation for a future event
Just you wait, the show will be amazing!
indicate that a period of waiting has ended and something begins
The wait is over, the new phone is now available.
wait for a very long time
We had to wait ages for the bus.
stay expecting something that never happens or brings success
Fans wait in vain outside, but the band never appears.
endure a situation until it changes or ends
We decided to wait it out until the storm passed.
stay ready for something to happen
We wait on the results eagerly.
stop so someone can catch up
He waited up for his friend on the trail.
stay hidden while waiting
The spy had to wait in the shadows for hours.
rush to finish then wait due to delays
We had to hurry up and wait at the airport.
hide to surprise or attack someone
The soldiers lie in wait for the enemy.
Expressions with state
state voting for the winning candidate
Ohio is often considered a bellwether state in elections.
US state that predominantly votes for the Democratic Party
California is often considered a blue state due to its voting patterns.
network of powerful officials influencing government decisions beyond control of elected leaders
Some commentators claimed the deep state tried to block the new president’s reforms.
region or territory perceived as under excessive American influence or control
Some critics refer to Canada as America's fifty-first state due to cultural similarities..
alteration in condition or circumstances
His promotion led to a significant change of state in his lifestyle..
in poor condition or quality
The garden is in a sorry state after the storm.
in a messy or disorganized condition
His room was in a state after the party.
say something everyone already knows
He tends to state the obvious during meetings.
condition of continuous change or movement
The company is in a state of flux after the merger.
current situation or status of an activity
The manager briefed us on the state of play of the project..
become very upset or emotional suddenly
She tends to get into a state before exams.
not ready or suitable for a task
He was in no fit state to drive home.
experiencing strong emotions or distress
She was in quite a state after the argument.
be placed in a public building for mourning
The president will lie in state at the capitol.
government seen as overprotective or making personal decisions for people
Many criticize the nanny state for banning sugary drinks.
peaceful and harmonious state of being
The garden was her state of grace.
condition where an area is surrounded and controlled by armed forces
The city was under a state of siege during the conflict..
cooperate with prosecutors by giving testimony and information about partners
Facing prison, he turned state's witness against the gang leader.
something is seriously wrong or corrupt
People felt something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
not changed or processed from original form
The honey is in its natural state.
original condition before any changes
The painting was restored to its natural state.
acting or feeling differently than normal
She is not in her usual state today.
condition of a person's body
His physical state improved after regular exercise and a balanced diet.
city where a state government is based
The state capital of Texas is Austin.
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- French:état d'attente, ...
- German:Wartezustand, ...
- Italian:stato di attesa, ...
- Spanish:estado de espera, ...
- Portuguese:estado de espera, ...
- Chinese:等待状态, ...
- Japanese:ウェイト状態, ...
- Arabic:حَالَة اِنْتِظَار, ...
- Hebrew:מַצָּב הַמְתָּנָה, ...
- Russian:режим ожидания, ...
- Ukrainian:стан очікування, ...
- Hindi:प्रतीक्षा स्थिति, ...
- Bengali:অপেক্ষা অবস্থা, ...
- Catalan:estat d'espera, ...
- Czech:čekací stav, ...
- Danish:ventetilstand, ...
- Dutch:wachttoestand, ...
- Greek:κατάσταση αναμονής, ...
- Hungarian:várakozási állapot, ...
- Khmer:ស្ថានភាពរង់ចាំ, ...
- Korean:대기 상태, ...
- Persian:حالت انتظار, ...
- Polish:stan oczekiwania, ...
- Portuguese (BR):estado de espera, ...
- Romanian:stare de așteptare, ...
- Swedish:väntläge, ...
- Thai:สถานะรอ, ...
- Turkish:bekleme durumu, ...
- Vietnamese:trạng thái chờ, ...
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