loiter
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/ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
verb
- To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.“For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.”
- To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
- For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.
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Synonyms
hang aroundlepak (Malaysia, Singapore)lingerlurkloungelollygagmill aboutmill aroundtarrymess aboutfootlelallygagloaflagbum aroundhangsit around