Vocab Info
A2 Noun, する-verb, Intransitive verb
待機alert, standby, await an opportunity, wait for orders
Dictionary Definition
Common
- Noun, する-verb, Intransitive verb - 1. - standing by, awaiting an opportunity, being on alert 
- 2. - quarantine 
 
All Forms
待機 【たいき】
Details
- た 
- い 
- き 
 
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Examples
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- 戦場の近くで救護班が待機しています。 - The medical team is on standby near the battlefield. - N1
 
- 複数の消防隊員たちが消防署で待機しています。 - Multiple firefighters are on standby at the fire station. - N1
 
- 50台以上のタクシーが東京駅の前で待機しています。 - Over 50 taxis are on standby in front of Tokyo Station. - N1
 
- 会社に泥棒が入り、社員は自宅で待機することになりました。 - A thief broke into the company, and the employees were put on standby at home. - N1
 
- 出動に備えて待機している警察官たちの心が休まることはないだろう。 - The hearts of the police officers on standby, preparing for dispatch, probably never rest. - N1
 
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