No. 10,841 in Russian
выжидает
"Выжидает" means "waits (patiently) or bides time."
In a sentence
Он выжидает подходящий момент для начала разговора.
He waits for the right moment to start a conversation.
The word "выжидает" here is used to signify deliberate anticipation, highlighting the subject's effort to find the most suitable time.
Птица выжидает, чтобы спокойно слететь на землю.
The bird waits to calmly land on the ground.
In this example, "выжидает" conveys the idea of the bird attentively timing its action for an optimal situation.
Она выжидает, когда утихнет шум в комнате.
She waits for the noise in the room to subside.
The usage of "выжидает" in this sentence illustrates patience or strategic waiting until conditions improve.
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