Until/ənˈtɪl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Duration Emphasis Indicates waiting or continuation of an action until a specific event or time. Keep stirring the mixture until it thickens. Pro Tip 2/3Patience Implication Suggests patience or endurance is needed until the event occurs. We must be patient until help arrives. Pro Tip 3/3Time Reference Often used with night, morning, or specific times pointing to when something ends. The festival goes on until midnight.