outwaiting

/aʊtˈweɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. To wait longer than someone or something else, especially in order to gain an advantage.
    • The hikers decided to stay in the cave, outwaiting the storm until it passed.
    • The cat sat by the mouse hole, outwaiting its prey with endless patience.
    • In negotiations, she was skilled at outwaiting her opponents until they gave in.
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