stand at 'attention'

verb

Roget 507: expect; look for, look out for, look forward to; hope for; anticipate; have in prospect, have in contemplation; keep in view; contemplate, promise oneself; not wonder at etc. 870, not wonder if.    wait for, tarry for, lie in wait for, watch for, bargain for; keep a good lookout for, keep a sharp lookout for; await; stand at 'attention'" abide, bide one's time, watch.    foresee etc. 510; prepare for etc. 673; forestall etc. (be early) 132; count upon etc. (believe in) 484; think likely etc. (probability) 472.    lead one to expect etc. (predict) 511; have in store for etc. (destiny) 152.    prick up one's ears, hold one's breath.    ... show more

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