Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wait-and-see
phrase
/ˈweɪt ənd siː/
Definition
A strategy or attitude of waiting to see what happens before making a decision.
Examples
- After the initial results of the experiment, we decided to take a wait-and-see approach before drawing any conclusions.
- The investors are in a wait-and-see mode regarding the company’s future direction.
Meaning
To delay making a judgment or taking action until more information is available.
Synonyms
- observe and assess
- defer judgment
- take a wait-and-watch approach
