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waiting game

 

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Noun waiting game has 1 sense
  1. waiting game - a strategy of delay
    --1 is a kind of
    scheme, strategy

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Definition

A waiting game refers to a situation where someone delays taking action or making a decision in order to gain an advantage or to see what other people will do.

Example Sentences

  1. She played the waiting game, observing her opponent's moves before making her own.
  2. In negotiations, sometimes playing the waiting game can lead to a better deal.
  3. He's tired of playing the waiting game and wants to take control of the situation.

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