outwait

[ out-weyt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in waiting wait or expecting; wait longer than.
2. Archaic. to lie in ambush longer than.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outwait¹

First recorded in 1600–10; out- + wait

Example Sentences

The Biden White House was also anxious to shoot down the idea that allied unity was faltering or that Russia could simply outwait the coalition assembled against it.

From Washington Times

Officials hope this could begin to change the Russian leader's thinking, putting doubt in his mind that he can outwait the West.

From BBC

As Mr. Zelenskyy made another trip to visit Ukrainian troops on the front lines, the conventional wisdom that Mr. Putin had the power and resources to outwait Ukraine in a war of attrition was suddenly turned on its head.

From Washington Times

It's amazing how many complex questions are simplified if we ask the question, "Are we serious about winning this non-shooting war? Are we determined to outwait Putin?"

From Salon

The West needs to outwait Putin.

From Salon