bide

verb
/baɪd/

Meaning

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

Example Sentences

He decided to bide his time before making a move.

Example Expressions

bide one's time

Synonyms

wait, endure, remain, stay

Antonyms

hurry, rush

Collocations

bide time, bide his chance, bide patiently

More Example Sentences

So, students have to abide by school rules.

So, he has to abide by certain rules and regulations.

So, everybody of a family has to abide by the orders of the head of the family.

Related Vocabularies

to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing
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