waiting period

noun
UK: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌpɪəriəd/
US: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌpɪriəd/

  1. The time you must wait before something happens or is allowed.

    1. There is a waiting period of 30 days before the insurance policy becomes effective.
    2. After applying for the job, there was a long waiting period before I heard back about an interview.

  2. A delay between two events or actions.

    1. The waiting period for the new phone is several weeks because demand is so high.
    2. The company has instituted a mandatory waiting period before new employees can enroll in the health plan.

  3. The time between exposure to an infection and the appearance of symptoms.

    1. The doctor explained the typical waiting period for the virus is between two and fourteen days.
    2. During the waiting period, it's crucial to monitor for any symptoms and take precautions to prevent spreading the illness.

Synonyms

hiatus pause interim moratorium delay

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waiting period" in English means: The time you must wait before something happens or is allowed., A delay between two events or actions., The time between exposure to an infection and the appearance of symptoms..

The phonetic transcription of "waiting period" is /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌpɪəriəd/ in British English and /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˌpɪriəd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waiting period": hiatus, pause, interim, moratorium, delay.

Example usage of "waiting period": "There is a waiting period of 30 days before the insurance policy becomes effective.". More examples on the page.