loiter

/ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/

Meanings

verb

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

Examples :

"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

verb

To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.

Examples :

"The children loitered in the playground after school, instead of going home immediately. "

action place

verb

For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

Examples :

"The rescue helicopter had to loiter over the flooded town while waiting for a safe place to land. "

military vehicle

Related Words

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

discourage noun

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/

Lack of courage

"His discourage prevented him from trying out for the school play. "

loitering verb

/ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/ /ˈlɔɪtɚɪŋ/

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

loitered verb

/ˈlɔɪ.tə(ɹ)d/

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

purpose noun

/ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "

helicopter noun

/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/

An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.

"We flew over the city in a helicopter."

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "