dally
US /ˈdæl.i/
UK /ˈdæl.i/
1.
demorar, vagar
to waste time; to dawdle
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Don't dally, we need to leave soon.
Não demore, precisamos sair logo.
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She would often dally on her way to school, stopping to look at flowers.
Ela frequentemente demorava no caminho para a escola, parando para olhar as flores.
2.
brincar, flertar
to deal with something in a non-serious or playful way
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He likes to dally with new ideas before committing to one.
Ele gosta de brincar com novas ideias antes de se comprometer com uma.
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She would often dally with the affections of several suitors.
Ela frequentemente flertava com os afetos de vários pretendentes.