verb
- to wait longer or more patiently than someone else; to exceed in waiting
Usage: transitive verb; relatively uncommon in modern usage
Examples
- She outwait her competitors by remaining calm and patient throughout the negotiation.
- The hunter outwait the deer, standing motionless until the perfect moment to act.
- He decided to outwait his opponent rather than rush into a hasty decision.
- The team outwait their rivals, refusing to be provoked into premature action.