loiter
/ˈlɔɪtər/
verb
- To stand or wait around without a clear purpose, often in a public place.
- The security guard asked the man to stop loitering in the parking lot.
- A group of tourists loitered near the fountain, taking photos.
- The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the convenience store.
- To move slowly or dawdle, often wasting time.
- The cat loitered in the doorway, refusing to come inside.
- Don't loiter on your way home or you'll be late for dinner.
- We loitered along the riverbank, enjoying the warm afternoon.