Strong’s definition
to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
KJV gloss list in the source
continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer).
Source pronunciation notation: aw-khar'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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