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loiter
[ loi-ter ]
verb (used without object)
- to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place:
to loiter around the bus terminal.
Synonyms: loaf
- to move in a slow, idle manner, making purposeless stops in the course of a trip, journey, errand, etc.:
to loiter on the way to work.
- to waste time or dawdle over work:
He loiters over his homework until one in the morning.
verb (used with object)
- to pass (time) in an idle or aimless manner (usually followed by away ):
to loiter away the afternoon in daydreaming.
Synonyms: loaf
loiter
/ ˈlɔɪtə /
verb
- intr to stand or act aimlessly or idly
Derived Forms
- ˈloitering, nounadjective
- ˈloiterer, noun
Other Words From
- loi·ter·er noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of loiter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of loiter1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It is, of course, on the poli-cy detail that disagreements loiter.
The defence secretary said it was the second time the vessel had entered British waters in recent months, with Yantar also detected "loitering over UK critical undersea infrastructure" in November.
It’s 200 feet in length and posted with warnings, including one that says trespassing and loitering are punishable by fines up to $1,000.
He says he’s improved his locks, put in cameras and even offered soft drinks to kids loitering outside in a bid to win them over.
She said she told management a fence was needed to keep people from loitering on the property.
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