hesitate

UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/

Translations

hesitateverb
hesitated
Past Simple
hesitated
Past Participle
hesitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/
He didn't hesitate to help his friend in need.
Он не медлил, чтобы помочь своему другу в беде.
She tends to hesitate before making a decision.
Она склонна колебаться перед принятием решения.

Definitions

hesitateverb
To pause before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty or indecision.
She hesitated before answering the difficult question.
To be reluctant or unwilling to do something.
He hesitated to ask for help, fearing he might seem incompetent.