awaiting
intermediateB1/əˈweɪtɪŋ/ · a-wait-ing
to stay in a place until something happens or until someone arrives.
Meanings
to stay in a place until something happens or until someone arrives.
ایک جگہ رہنا جب تک کہ کچھ نہ ہو یا کوئی نہ آئے۔
انتظار
intezaar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- awaiting response
- awaiting arrival
- awaiting approval
Example Sentences
I am awaiting the results of my exam.
میں اپنے امتحان کے نتائج کا انتظار کر رہا ہوں۔
main apne imtihan ke nataij ka intezaar kar raha hoon.
They are awaiting the arrival of the guests.
وہ مہمانوں کی آمد کا انتظار کر رہے ہیں۔
woh mehmaanon ki aamad ka intezaar kar rahe hain.
The team is awaiting confirmation from the manager.
ٹیم منیجر سے تصدیق کا انتظار کر رہی ہے۔
team manager se tasdiq ka intezaar kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'awaiting' as waiting with an 'A' for anticipation.
Imagine sitting on a bench at a bus stop, eagerly checking your watch.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب میں تو میرے سب کچھ اڑتا ہے، پر میں بیدار ہوں، انتظار کرتا ہوں
Khawab mein to mere sab kuch udata hai, par main bedaar hoon, intezaar karta hoon.
In my dreams, everything flies away, but I am awake, waiting.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "āwætian" — to watch for, to wait for
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved in Middle English to describe the action of waiting or anticipating.