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to linger
01
to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave
Intransitive: to linger somewhere
2.1
to remain alive in a weakened or deteriorating condition
04
to intentionally prolong the completion of an action or process
Transitive: to linger in sth
linger
v
Example
After the final bell rang, the students decided to linger in the school courtyard.
After the family dinner, relatives decided to linger in the backyard.
The travelers chose to linger in the charming village, captivated by its picturesque surroundings.
As the vacation neared its end, the family chose to linger on the beach.
After the concert concluded, fans lingered in the venue.