transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈliŋ-gər ]
verb
( lin·gered ; lin·ger·ing -g(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan; akin to Old English lang long
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
fans linger ed outside the door
2.
a. : to remain alive although gradually dying
b. : to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence
linger ing doubts
linger ing odors
3. : to be slow to act : procrastinate
4. : to move slowly : saunter
transitive verb
1. obsolete : delay
2. : to pass (as a period of time) slowly
• lin·ger·er -gər-ər noun
• lin·ger·ing·ly -g(ə-)riŋ-lē adverb