tarrying (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtæriɪŋ/
Definition
Staying in a place longer than necessary, or delaying or being slow to act.
Examples
He was tarrying on his way home, stopping to chat with everyone he met.
Don't tarry too long, or you'll miss the last train.
The judge grew impatient with the lawyer's tarrying during the cross-examination.
How to Use tarrying
- tarry in (prepositional phrase)
- To stay in a place longer than planned. — "They decided to tarry in Rome for a week."
- tarry on (prepositional phrase)
- To delay or be slow while moving or traveling. — "He was tarrying on his way to the meeting, stopping to buy coffee."
- tarry too long (collocation)
- To delay excessively. — "Don't tarry too long, or the shop will close."
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