English Dictionary

To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.
Source : opted (89624)  - auto

To protract; to draw out.
Source : opted (89625)  - auto

To spend or pass in a lingering manner; -- with out; as, to linger out one's days on a sick bed.
Source : opted (89626)  - auto