linger out
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To make something go on for a very long time, often in a sad or boring way.
Literal meaning: To stretch (linger) something outward — an extension of the root meaning of 'linger' to delay or be slow.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To extend or prolong a period of time, often tediously or sorrowfully.
"He lingered out his remaining days in the crumbling house, refusing to leave."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Archaic and literary; rarely encountered in modern speech. More likely to be found in 17th–19th century literature. ESL learners are unlikely to need this in active use.
Commonly used with
days hours existence life suffering time
Forms
Base
linger out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lingers out
he/she/it
Past simple
lingered out
yesterday
Past participle
lingered out
have + pp
-ing form
lingering out
continuous
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