3. To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.

Betwixt these rocky pillars Gabriel sat,

Chief of the angelic guards, awaiting night.

Milton.

4. To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious reward awaits the good.

O Eve, some farther change awaits us night.

Milton.

A*wait", v. i. 1. To watch. [Obs.] Chaucer.