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wait up

/weɪt ʌp/ /weɪt ʌp/
phrasal verb Everyday Life Informal
  1. 1 uyumadan beklemek
  2. 2 gecelemek

Definition (English)

  1. To stay awake late into the night, often waiting for someone.
  2. To delay going to bed.

Example Sentences

  1. Please don't wait up for me; I'll be back late.
    Lütfen beni uyumadan bekleme; geç döneceğim.
  2. The children waited up to see the fireworks.
    Çocuklar havai fişekleri görmek için uyumadan beklediler.
  3. I'll wait up until you get home.
    Sen eve gelene kadar bekleyeceğim.

Synonyms

stay upremain awakenot sleepkeep awakestay alertwait awakebe awake

Related Words

nightbedtimesleepalarm clocklate nightinsomnia

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