await

verb

1. to wait for something to happen or for someone or something to arrive

   B2

   transitive; do not use with 'for'formal

   • "We await your reply."B1
   • "We are awaiting further instructions."B1
   • "The committee is awaiting approval from the board."C1

2. to be going to happen to someone; to be in store for someone

   C1

   transitive; used with an event or situation as subjectformal/literary

   • "A big challenge awaits you."B1
   • "A surprise awaited us at home."B1
   • "A worse fate awaited the prisoners."C2