Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wait-up

phrasal verb

/weɪt ʌp/

Definition

To wait for someone to arrive or to catch up with a group.

Examples

We had to wait up for Tom because he fell behind on the hike.
Please wait up for me; I just need to grab my jacket!
The team decided to wait up until the last member arrived before starting the game.

Meaning

The term ‘wait-up’ typically implies pausing or delaying your own movement in order to accommodate someone else, often used in contexts where someone is lagging behind.