to remain in place in readiness or expectation of somethingThey cooled their heels at the table for almost half an hour before the waiter appeared.
They cooled their heels at the table for almost half an hour before the waiter appeared.
awaits, bides, holds on, stays, waits
hangs around, lingers, remains, sticks around, tarriesstands byanticipates, expects, watches (for)
bides one's time, holds one's breath, sits tight
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