await

S2 W2

BrE /əˈweɪt/ AmE /əˈweɪt/

verb en → es

past awaited pp awaited ing awaiting

1 EXPECT [transitive] B1

to wait for something to happen or someone to arrive, especially because you are looking forward to it or need it

esperar, aguardar

  • await something
  • await somebody

Collocations await news · await a reply

  • We are awaiting your arrival.

    Esperamos su llegada.

2 WAIT FOR [transitive] B1

to wait for something to happen or someone to arrive, especially because you need it or want it urgently

esperar por, aguardar a

  • await something
  • await somebody

Collocations await an opportunity · await a decision

  • They are awaiting the results of the test.

    Esperan los resultados de la prueba.