wait

Chờ đợi, hoãn lại

to not do something until a later time or until something else happens

• wait for sth/sb
• wait to do sth

Collocations wait for the bus · wait to see what happens

• We'll wait until everyone arrives.

  Chúng ta sẽ chờ cho đến khi mọi người tới.

Chờ đợi, xếp hàng chờ

to stand in a line with other people who are waiting for something or someone

• wait in line/queue

Collocations wait in a queue at the bank · wait in line for tickets

• I had to wait in line for an hour.

  Tôi phải xếp hàng chờ một giờ.

Chờ đợi, hoãn quyết định

to not make a decision or do something until you have more information or time to think about it

• wait and see

Collocations wait for more information · wait to make a decision

• Let's wait and see what happens.

  Hãy chờ xem điều gì sẽ xảy ra.

Chờ đợi, mong chờ

to expect something to happen or someone to arrive

• wait for sth/sb

Collocations wait for the results · wait for a call

• We are waiting for your reply.

  Chúng tôi đang chờ phản hồi của bạn.

Chờ đợi, hoãn lại cho đến khi sẵn sàng

to not do something until you feel ready or prepared to do it

• wait to do sth

Collocations wait until you're ready · wait before making a decision

• I'm going to wait until I feel more confident.

  Tôi sẽ chờ cho đến khi cảm thấy tự tin hơn.