dawdle (v.)

  1. take ones time; proceed slowly

    [ Syn: linger ]

  2. waste time; Get busy--dont dally!

    [ Syn: dally ]

  3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

    [ Syn: lag , fall back , fall behind ]

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