Definition of wait behind

wait behindphrasal verb

chờ đợi phía sau

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The phrase "wait behind" originated from the Middle English phrase "weiten bjobulden" which means "wait by the baggage". It was commonly used during medieval times when people traveled by horse-drawn carts or carriages. The luggage, known as "bags", was typically carried in a large cloth bag called a "baggage" or "pack" which was tied onto the back of the carriage. The person in charge of the luggage, usually a servant or a groom, was instructed to "wait behind" to ensure that the luggage was safely loaded onto the carriage after everyone else had disembarked. The word "behind" originally meant "in the rear" or "following". Over time, the phrase evolved and became more generalized, meaning "to wait in a designated place until someone or something arrives". Today, the phrase "wait behind" is commonly used to instruct someone to remain in a specific location until further notice or until a particular event takes place.

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Example:
  • Please wait behind the velvet rope until the entrance opens.

    Vui lòng đợi sau sợi dây nhung cho đến khi lối vào mở.

  • The police asked us to wait behind the barricade for our safety.

    Cảnh sát yêu cầu chúng tôi đợi phía sau rào chắn vì sự an toàn của chúng tôi.

  • The doctor asked me to wait behind until he finished his meeting with the new patient.

    Bác sĩ yêu cầu tôi đợi cho đến khi ông kết thúc cuộc gặp với bệnh nhân mới.

  • The bus driver instructed us to wait behind until the pedestrian crossed the street.

    Tài xế xe buýt hướng dẫn chúng tôi đợi phía sau cho đến khi người đi bộ băng qua đường.

  • The security guard requested that we wait behind the metal detector for screening.

    Người bảo vệ yêu cầu chúng tôi đợi sau máy dò kim loại để kiểm tra.

  • The teacher asked her students to wait behind while she prepared for the next lesson.

    Cô giáo yêu cầu học sinh đợi phía sau trong khi cô chuẩn bị cho bài học tiếp theo.

  • The elevator doors closed, and the sign said "Wait behind" as the doors reopened.

    Cửa thang máy đóng lại và biển báo ghi "Đợi phía sau" khi cửa mở lại.

  • The chef requested that we wait behind the kitchen door until the food was ready.

    Đầu bếp yêu cầu chúng tôi đợi sau cửa bếp cho đến khi đồ ăn sẵn sàng.

  • The gatekeeper politely asked us to wait behind the security gate until our names were called.

    Người gác cổng lịch sự yêu cầu chúng tôi đợi sau cổng an ninh cho đến khi được gọi tên.

  • The supervisor asked us to wait behind until the meeting finished, and then she'll let us in.

    Người giám sát yêu cầu chúng tôi đợi cho đến khi cuộc họp kết thúc, sau đó cô ấy sẽ cho chúng tôi vào.

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