1. (v. t.) To remain; to await; to abide; as to bide one's time until favorable conditions arise; to continue or be permanent in a place or state; to continue to be.

2. (v. t.) To dwell; to inhabit; to abide; to stay.

3. (v. t.) To encounter; to remain firm under (a hardship); to endure; to suffer; to undergo.

4. (v. t.) To wait for; as, I bide my time. See Abide.