wèi
dài

idiom
formal

Meaning of 虚位以待

虚位以待 means to reserve a seat or position (for someone worthy); to keep a vacancy open (awaiting the right candidate). Pronounced xū wèi yǐ dài.

  • to reserve a seat or position (for someone worthy); to keep a vacancy open (awaiting the right candidate)

Definitions & Examples

Gōng
wèi
dài
 
chéng
yāo
jiè
yīng
cái
jiā
méng
 

The company has kept positions open and sincerely invites talented people from all fields to join.

Zhè
zhòng
yào
zhí
wèi
wèi
dài
 
děng
hòu
yǒu
shí
zhī
shì
de
dào
lái
 

This important position is being kept open, awaiting the arrival of a person of insight.

men
wèi
dài
 
dài
nín
de
jiā
 

We are holding a place open for you and look forward to your joining us.