plural of waiting room

(idiomatic) A strategy or course of action in which one or more parties refrain from direct action until circumstances change in their favor.

plural of waiting move

(chess) A move that is not tactical except in that it puts the burden to move on the opposing player.

present participle of wait up

(medicine) An approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used; during this time, repeated testing may be performed.

plural of watchful waiting

plural of waiting game

present participle of wait upon

Alternative form of lady-in-waiting