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tarrying
UK
/ˈtæriɪŋ/
US
/ˈtæriɪŋ/
Translations
tarriings
pl
His tarrying in making a decision cost him the opportunity.
Его промедление в принятии решения стоило ему возможности.
The tarrying of the train caused many passengers to miss their connections.
Задержка поезда заставила многих пассажиров пропустить свои пересадки.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈtær.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛr.i.ɪŋ/
Used attributively as a participial adjective (e.g., "tarrying guests").
Definitions
His tarrying at the café made him late for the meeting.
After only a short tarrying in town, they continued their journey.
The tarrying visitors finally said their good-byes.
She tarried at the store, browsing through the aisles longer than she intended.
He tarried by the gate, hoping to catch a glimpse of her before she left.
They decided to tarry in the village for a few days to explore the local culture.