wait for the ball to drop en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
An allusion to the Times Square Ball, and perhaps other time balls.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, rare) To wait in expectation of an occurrence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waited for the ball to drop | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| waited for the ball to drop | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| waiting for the ball to drop | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| waits for the ball to drop | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |