wait on
To serve someone, typically in a restaurant or store. It can also mean to wait for a result or decision.
Meaning
To serve someone, typically in a restaurant or store. It can also mean to wait for a result or decision.
Cultural Background
Tipping culture is tied to the service provided by the person 'waiting on' you.
The Restaurant Rule
If you are the server, you wait on the customer.
Meaning
To serve someone, typically in a restaurant or store. It can also mean to wait for a result or decision.
The Restaurant Rule
If you are the server, you wait on the customer.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
The server will _____ you in a moment.
In a restaurant, the server waits on you.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesThe server will _____ you in a moment.
In a restaurant, the server waits on you.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are serving them food!
Related Phrases
Wait for
contrastTo expect someone/something.
