Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
await-an-answer
phrase
/əˈweɪt ən ˈænsər/
Definition
To wait for a response or reply.
Examples
- She had to await an answer before making a decision.
- After sending the application, he needed to await an answer from the committee.
- Many students await an answer to their college applications with great anticipation.
Meaning
The act of holding back or delaying action until an answer is received.
Synonyms
- wait for a response
- wait for a reply
- expect an answer
