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loiter - What does it mean?

Definition of 'loiter'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly; to linger; to hang around.
  • For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.
  • * {{quote-news|author=Daniel Taylor|title=David Silva seizes point for Manchester City as Chelsea are checked|work=(The Guardian) (London)|date=31 January 2015 citation
  • |passage=Agüero, as usual, was loitering with intent and swung his left foot at the ball. The shot was going wide but Silva was there to apply the decisive touch inside the six-yard area.}}

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