waiting

nouns

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

"the wait was an ordeal for him"

wait, waiting

is derived from

wait

adjectives

being and remaining ready and available for use

"waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"

ready and waiting, waiting