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wait indefinitely
[/weɪt ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/]
verb phrase
esperar indefinidamente
1.
to wait for an unspecified or unlimited period of time without a set endpoint
If we don't set a deadline, we'll wait indefinitely for a response.
Se não estabelecermos um prazo, esperaremos indefinidamente por uma resposta.
2.
to remain in a state of waiting without knowing when the wait will end
The patients had to wait indefinitely for the doctor due to the emergency.
Os pacientes tiveram de esperar indefinidamente pelo médico devido à emergência.
Synonyms
wait endlessly
wait without limit
wait forever
continue waiting
esperar sem limite
Antonyms
wait briefly
wait momentarily
stop waiting
set a deadline
esperar por pouco tempo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esperar indefinidamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar esperando indefinidamente
more colloquial form using 'ficar'
São Paulo
esperar sem prazo
alternative phrasing emphasizing lack of deadline
Portugal
esperar indefinidamente
standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
wait in limbo
left hanging
wait forever and a day
ficar na espera
deixar na espera
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