verb
- past tense of outwait; to wait longer or more patiently than someone else; to exceed in waiting
Usage: transitive verb; relatively uncommon; often used in competitive or strategic contexts
Examples
- She outwaited her opponent in the negotiation, refusing to break the silence first.
- The hunter outwaited the deer, remaining perfectly still until it came within range.
- He outwaited the other bidders and won the auction with patience.
- The team outwaited their rivals, holding their position until reinforcements arrived.
- By outwaiting the storm, they avoided the worst of the weather.