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loiter v

Loiter means to stand around without purpose. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of loiter

  • to stand around without purpose

Usage examples of loiter

He was not shopping or waiting for anyone; he was simply loitering near the store for hours.

The guard told reporters not to loiter in the lobby after the press conference ended.

Police asked the teenagers to stop loitering in the parking lot and either go inside or leave.

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