waiting as in 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"

Synonyms

• ready and waiting(p)

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

• "the wait was an ordeal for him"

Synonyms

• waittime during which some action is awaited; the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; wait before acting; look forward to the probable occurrence of; serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant