hover
//ˈhʌvər//
Verb
hoverInfinitive
hoverPresent tense
hoveredPast tense
hoveredPast participle
hoveringPresent participle
hoversThird-person singular
1
To remain in one place in the air, typically by rapidly moving wings or rotors.
The helicopter hovered above the building.
2
To wait or linger near a place or person, often uncertainly or hesitantly.
He hovered near the door, unsure whether to enter.
3
To remain at or near a particular level or value without significant change.
Inflation has been hovering around 3% for the past six months.
4
To move the cursor over a screen element without clicking, often to display additional information.
Hover over the icon to see more details.
Noun
1
An act of hovering; a state of remaining suspended in the air.
The helicopter maintained a steady hover above the landing zone.