Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outwait
Verb
/aʊtˈweɪt/
Definition
To wait longer than someone else; to outlast in waiting.
Examples
- She decided to outwait the storm before continuing her journey.
- During the negotiations, he hoped to outwait his opponent to get a better deal.
- The dog was trained to outwait its owner before receiving a treat.
Meaning
The act of remaining in a place for a longer period than another person or group, often to secure a desired outcome.
Synonyms
- Outlast
- Wait longer
- Survive
- Endure
