What is another word for tarry over?
Pronunciation: [tˈaɹi ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
Tarry over is a phrasal verb that means to delay or stay longer than expected. When using this expression, there are various synonyms that can be used to convey the same idea including linger, dawdle, loiter, hesitate, procrastinate, or pause. These words illustrate the same action of spending too much time on a task, taking too long to make a decision or just delaying the completion of the task. Other synonyms that can also be used in this context include stall, wait around, drag one's feet, and dally. Regardless of the synonym, all of these words describe a state of procrastination that can have detrimental effects on the efficacy of any given task.
