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Definition hover in British English

hover verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈhɒvə(r)/
1

if a bird, insect, or aircraft hovers, it keeps itself in the same position in the air

Example

An army helicopter hovered overhead.

2

to stay somewhere because you are waiting to do something or because you cannot decide what to do

Example

The waiter was hovering by their table.

Example

Her hand hovered over the phone for a couple of seconds.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
3

to be in a state or situation that may change at any time

Example

His girlfriend is hovering between life and death.

Synonyms and related words
come up for come up to build up to
4

to be at or near a particular level without changing much

Example

Their total world sales hover around the 50,000,000 mark.

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
Definition hover in British English