Preparing for Your Test. For cholesterol and glucose tests, you must fast for at least 8 hours prior to having your blood drawn, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Fasting means no eating or drinking for at least 8 hours before the test, except water. After your blood is drawn, you may resume your regular diet.
role expectation (social role expectation) (noun) The way a role ought to be performed as determined by a group or society. Example: A university student is expected to complete assignments on time and come to class prepared. The terms role expectation and social role expectation are used interchangeably in a sociological context. In contrast to role expectation, role performance is the actual behavior and expression of an individual occupying a role.
await. verb. 1. wait for, expect, look for, look forward to, anticipate, stay for Little was said as we awaited the arrival of the chairman. 2. be in store for, wait for, be ready for, lie in wait for, be in readiness for A nasty surprise awaited them.wait. If you await something, you expect it to come or happen, and you are often not intending to take some action until it comes or happens. Daisy had remained behind to await her return. We will await developments before deciding whether he should be allowed to continue.