tarrying

[US]/ˈtæriɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈtɛriɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of staying in a place temporarily; to remain in a location for a time; to stay or linger without a definite purpose

Phrases & Collocations

tarrying too long

tarrying in place

tarrying for time

tarrying with friends

tarrying in thought

tarrying without purpose

tarrying at home

tarrying in silence

tarrying in doubt

Example Sentences

don't keep tarrying if you want to catch the bus.

we spent too much time tarrying at the café.

he was tarrying outside the store, waiting for his friend.

tarrying in the park can be quite relaxing.

she was tarrying over her decision for far too long.

there's no time for tarrying; we need to leave now.

they were tarrying at the exhibition, admiring the art.

he often finds himself tarrying in his thoughts.

tarrying too long can lead to missed opportunities.

we shouldn't be tarrying; the deadline is approaching.

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