ἐφεδρεύω

A. sit upon, rest upon, ἄγγος ἐφεδρεῦον κάρᾳ E. El. 55; sit on eggs, Arist. HA 564a11.

2. occupy land, PStrassb. 114.3.

II. lie by or near, lie in wait, of an enemy watching for an opportunity of attack, Th. 4.71, 8.92; ὅταν εἰδῶσιν ἐφεδρεύουσαν τὴν δύναμιν Isoc. 8.137; ἐ. τινί keep watch over, as a prisoner, E. Or. 1627: generally, watch for, τοῖς . . ἀγαθοῖς ἐφεδρεύων ἕτερος καθεδεῖται D. 5.15; τοῖς καιροῖς τινος Id. 8.42, cf. PBaden 39iii7 (ii A.D.), Him. Or. 2.26; τοῖς ἀτυχήμασί [τινος] Arist. Pol. 1269a38; τοῖς ἐσομένοις Hld. 4.17: metaph., of disease, lie in wait, Hp. Ep. 19 (Hermes 53.64); but, to be associated with other diseases, Id. Flat. 6.

2. of a third combatant, draw a 'bye', Luc. Herm. 40.

3. in war, form the reserve, Plb. 18.32.2.

4. watch over, protect, τῇ τοῦ σίτου κομιδῇ Id. 5.95.5.

III. halt, Plu. Pyrrh. 32, etc.