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tarry

/ˈtæ.ɹi/

noun

Meaning

  • A sojourn.

Synonyms

stay,
stop,
stop-over

verb

Meaning

  • To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

  • To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

  • To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

  • To stay somewhere temporarily.

  • To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

Synonyms

abide,
await,
wait on,
forestall,
put off,
hang about,
hang around,
linger,
loiter,
sojourn,
stay,
stay over,
stop,
stop over