Job Outlook. Employment of general maintenance and repair workers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand will increase as home sales continue to recover and rental and commercial properties continue to need maintenance and repair.
Definition of waive for English Language Learners. : to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required.
To waive is to give up one's right to do something. If you waive your right to help name your family's new puppy, you can't complain if he ends up being called Mr. Tinkerbell Sweetheart Lovey-Face.. To wave is to move to and fro, like when you wave your hand. Hello there! To waive, with a sneaky i, is to give up your right to do something.