Antonyms for loitering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : loi-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔɪ tər


Definition of loitering

Origin :
  • mid-14c., verbal noun from loiter.
  • verb hang around; stroll
Example sentences :
  • If the Father found her loitering there he would reprimand her.
  • Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase
  • There could be no loitering; quick work was necessary, or a spoiled wheel was the result.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • As the boy was rather given to loitering, I went to the window.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • At times, he saw her from the distance, leaning over and loitering.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Then he lingered there, loitering about and not knowing what to say.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Jason, loitering on the grass of Gov-Park, noted the smile and the perspiration.
  • Extract from : « Zero Data » by Charles Saphro
  • Mr Powell loitering about the skylight wanted his captain off the deck now.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • Mr. Powell loitering about the skylight wanted his captain off the deck now.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • A figure was loitering the other side of the street when she reached home.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • Well, it's loitering in a gambling resort and playing the handbook.
  • Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

Synonyms for loitering

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