Definition of expect

• regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
• consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Arent we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons"
• look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"