He waited patiently for his turn.

Meaning: He stayed in one place until it was his time to do something, without getting upset or impatient.

Choice of Words: Wait means to stay in one place until something happens. Patiently means in a calm and controlled manner, without getting upset or impatient. Turn means the time when someone is next in line to do something.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He patiently waited for his turn.
• He patiently waited for his turn to play the game.
• He waited patiently for his turn to come.
• She patiently waited in line for her turn.
• They waited patiently for their turn.
• She waited patiently for her turn.
• She patiently waited for her turn to speak.
• They waited patiently for their turn to come.
• I waited patiently for my turn to speak.
• She patiently waited for her turn at the playground.