Loiter

verb

/ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

2.verbTo remain at a certain place instead of moving on.

3.verbFor an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

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