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Meaning of waits indefinitely
The phrase "waits indefinitely" primarily means to pause or delay something without a specified end time.
Etymology of waits indefinitely
The word "waits" comes from the Old English "wætan," which means "to await" or "to expect"
"Indefinitely" is derived from the Latin "in-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "definitus" (meaning "defined" or "limited"), and the Latin "indefinitus" (meaning "undefined" or "unlimited")
The phrase "waits indefinitely" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a situation where something is delayed or put off without a clear end in sight
Synonyms
Definitions
- The phrase "waits indefinitely" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * to wait without any expectation of when something will happen or when a situation will change
- * to delay or put something off without setting a new deadline or timeline
- * This definition encompasses a range of situations where an action, event, or decision is postponed without a clear indication of when it will resume or conclude.
Usage Examples
- The project has been waiting indefinitely for funding to be approved
- * The decision to hire a new employee has been delayed indefinitely due to budget constraints
- * The concert was postponed indefinitely due to the lead singer's illness