# await

An operator that pauses an async function until a value or Promise settles.

## What does **await** do in JavaScript?

**await** — An operator that pauses an async function until a value or Promise settles.

```javascript
async function loadOrder() {
    const response = await fetch("/api/order");
    return response.json();
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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