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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