Be in expectation of (5)

I believe the answer is:

await

(Other definitions for await that I've seen before include "Look out for - expect" , "Hid a microphone in; bothered" , "Hope for" , "Look for; be in store" , "Be in expectation of (an event)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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