Use 'wait around' when you expect something or someone later on.

Expectation Involved

'Wait around' implies a passive state, often without any specific activity.

Passive Activity

Use when the duration you have to wait is uncertain or feels long.

Suggests unwillingness to wait indefinitely for someone else’s decision.

Indicates a preference for action over waiting without purpose.

Implying that waiting around is often seen as unproductive or undesirable.