Definitions for "Wait for the blind"
Keywords:  blind, dealt, overblind, patience, join
vp. Taking a seat but not playing until the blind reaches you, thus avoiding an extra post.
Smart play by those that have the patience to do this. When you enter a game for the first time you will usually be joining out of turn and you will be given the option of joining the action immediately or waiting until it is naturally your turn to pay the Big Blind. The smart way to join a game is to wait for the Big Blind and use the time observe your opponents Playing Style.
Instead of coming in the middle of a rotation, some clubs do not let a new player be dealt in until it is his turn to put in the blind. This prevents his getting "free" hands. Some clubs allow the player to join the hand if he immediately puts up the blind.