To stay in a place until a specified time or until something happens.

इंतजार करना

English Usage: I am waiting for my friend to arrive.

Hindi Usage: मैं अपने दोस्त के आने का इंतजार कर रहा हूँ।

The action of remaining inactive or in a state of expectation.

प्रतीक्षा

English Usage: The waiting for the bus took longer than expected.

Hindi Usage: बस की प्रतीक्षा करना अपेक्षा से अधिक समय लगा।