wait on someone/something

Related to word: wait

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to provide food and beverage services, particularly to patrons in a dining establishment

    • She works in a restaurant, where she is responsible for waiting on customers.

    • As soon as we arrived, the waiter came to wait on us immediately.

    • This restaurant is known for its excellent service, with staff who are always eager to wait on customers.