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Loiter

/ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

📖 Definitions of "Loiter"

verb
  1. 1

    To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

    "For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

  2. 2

    To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.

  3. 3

    For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

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