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avvakta

wait

Definition & meaning

Avvakta means to wait or hold off, usually until something happens or more information becomes available. It often implies a deliberate decision not to act yet.

It can also mean to await something, such as a decision or a response.

Grammar & Word origin

Avvakta is a verb:

  • Present: avvaktar
  • Past: avvaktade
  • Supine: avvaktat
  • Imperative: avvakta

It consists of av- and the verb vakta , historically meaning “to watch” or “guard.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • vänta — “wait”; a broader, more everyday word that does not necessarily imply postponing action.
  • invänta — “await”; emphasizes waiting for a specific person, event or result.
  • agera — “act”; an opposite when avvakta means holding off on action.

Common phrases & collocations

  • avvakta besked — await a decision or response.
  • avvakta utvecklingen — wait to see how things develop.
  • avvakta med något — hold off on doing something.

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Examples

Vi måste avvakta tills chefen svarar.verb

We must wait until the boss replies.

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