waiting

noun3

1. •
   The act of staying or remaining in expectation.

   • In all ages, men have fought over words, without waiting to know what the words really signified. — 1874
2. •
   Attendance, service.

   • But it had never occurred to him that he should live in any other than what he would have called an ordinary way, with green glasses for hock, and excellent waiting at table. — 1872
3. •
   (no longer used) Watching, observation; keeping watch, guarding.