Or that they always seemed to prefer to wait on hold rather than call back later.

He preferred to wait, when waiting was the most dangerous course of action.

Would you prefer to wait in the theater, or just come around to the stage door when the play's over?

As for me, I prefer to wait until the lady is of age.

Would you prefer to wait for the others or come with me now?

You prefer to wait and see if your symptoms get better on their own.

However, with your permission, I should prefer to wait outside rather than in here.

I'd prefer to wait and see what the experts think.

"I would prefer to wait here for the council's answer."

"I prefer to wait a bit more and return with my arm in good shape."