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linger around

/ˈlɪŋɡə əˈraʊnd/

/ˈlɪŋɡɚ əˈraʊnd/

linger aroundverb

lingered around

Past Simple

lingered around

Past Participle

lingering around

Gerund

/ˈlɪŋɡə əˈraʊnd/

/ˈlɪŋɡɚ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

Teenagers often linger around the mall.

Подростки часто околачиваются в торговом центре.

He tends to linger around after meetings.

Он склонен задерживаться после встреч.

Additional translations

праздно слоняться

Definitions

To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.

After the meeting ended, a few colleagues lingered around to discuss the project further.

To remain in a place or situation in a casual or aimless manner.

The children lingered around the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon.

Synonyms

hang around