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linger on

/ˈlɪŋɡə rɒn/

/ˈlɪŋɡər ɑn/

Translations

linger onverb

lingered on

Past Simple

lingered on

Past Participle

lingering on

Gerund

/ˈlɪŋɡə rɒn/

/ˈlɪŋɡər ɑn/

The meeting lingered on for hours without any conclusion.

Встреча затягивалась на часы без какого-либо заключения.

The scent of her perfume lingered on long after she left the room.

Запах её духов задерживался долго после того, как она покинула комнату.

He lingered on the decision, unsure of what to do next.

Он медлил с решением, не зная, что делать дальше.

Additional translations

Synonyms

stick around

hang around

linger onverb

To remain in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

She lingered on at the party, enjoying the music and conversation.

To persist or continue to exist, often longer than expected.

The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room long after she had left.

To spend a long time over something, especially in a leisurely or relaxed manner.

He lingered on the last few pages of the book, savoring every word.