[Phrasal Verb] WAIT ON - Learn Engaging Ways to Improve Your English Daily

Serve or assist.

To "wait on" someone isn’t just about waiting; it's about serving or attending to someone else, like a server would in a restaurant. It can also imply delaying action until something else happens, such as in "I'll wait on your decision before I proceed." This phrasal verb adds a layer of courtesy and attentiveness to your English repertoire.

Example Sentences

1. The waiter will wait on you shortly.

   The server will attend to you soon.

2. He had to wait on customers all day.

   He spent the day attending to customers.

3. She likes the restaurant where they wait on you hand and foot.

   She prefers the restaurant where they provide very thorough service.