hover over

UK
/ˈhʌvə ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈhʌvər ˈoʊvər/

Translations

hover oververb
hovered over
Past Simple
hovered over
Past Participle
hovering over
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌvə ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈhʌvər ˈoʊvər/
survolerInformatique : placer le curseur sur un élément sans cliquer.
When you hover over the icon, a tooltip will appear with more information.
Lorsque vous survolez l’icône, une infobulle apparaîtra avec plus d’informations.
survolerSens littéral : rester en l’air au-dessus de quelque chose.
The helicopter hovered over the landing pad before touching down.
L’hélicoptère a survolé l’héliport avant d’atterrir.
Additional translations
hésiter surSens figuré : rester dans l’indécision ou s’attarder sur une décision.

Definitions

hover oververb
To remain in one place in the air, often by flapping wings or using other means of propulsion.
The helicopter hovered over the landing pad before touching down.
To linger or remain in a place or situation, often with an air of uncertainty or indecision.
She hovered over the decision for days, unsure of what to do.
To move to a position over something, often used in the context of computer interfaces where a cursor is placed over an item.
When you hover over the icon, a tooltip will appear with more information.