hover

US /ˈhʌ.vɚ/
UK /ˈhʌ.vɚ/
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1.

remain in one place in the air

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A hummingbird can hover in front of a flower.
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Helicopters can hover over a specific spot.
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2.

remain in an uncertain or irresolute state

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His career has been hovering between success and failure.
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The decision continued to hover in the air.
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lingerwaverhesitatedither