linger linger /ˈlɪŋɝ/

verb

1. () Remain present although waning or gradually dying  ( linger )
   remain present although waning or gradually dying
    Her perfume lingered on
   Her perfume lingered on
   
2. () Leave slowly and hesitantly  ( tarry , linger )
   leave slowly and hesitantly
   
3. () Be about  ( footle , lallygag , loaf , loiter , lollygag , lounge , lurk , mess about , mill around , hang around , linger , mill about , tarry )
   be about
    The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
   The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
    Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
   Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
   
4. () Take one's time; proceed slowly  ( dawdle , linger )
   take one's time; proceed slowly
   
5. Move to and fro  ( linger , hover )
   move to and fro
    The shy student lingered in the corner
   The shy student lingered in the corner