hover

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand oder etwas in der Luft schwebt oder schweben bleibt; auch im Sinne von unentschlossen sein, zögern oder in einem unklaren Zustand verharren.

A verb used to indicate the act of remaining suspended in the air or staying in a state of uncertainty or hesitation.

1. Remain suspended in airB1formal

   To stay in one place in the air, usually by flapping wings or using propulsion.

   In der Luft schweben

   • The helicopter hovered above the landing pad.
   • A hummingbird can hover in front of a flower.
   • The drone hovered over the field to take pictures.

   Synonymefloathanglevitatepoise

   Antonymedescendlandsettle

2. Wait nearbyB1informal

   To stay near a person or place, often in a hesitant or uncertain manner.

   In der Nähe bleiben

   • The children hovered around the table, waiting for cake.
   • She hovered by the door, unsure whether to enter.
   • He hovered near the manager's office, hoping for a word.

   Synonymedawdlehang aroundlingerloitertarrywait

3. Computer interfaceB1informalIT

   To position a cursor over an element on a screen without clicking.

   Zeigen auf

   • Hover over the icon to see the tooltip.
   • You need to hover your mouse over the link to preview it.
   • The button changes color when you hover over it.

   Synonymerest on