lurk

A verb used to describe the act of remaining hidden or staying in the background, often to observe without being noticed.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия, когда кто-то остаётся скрытым или держится в тени, часто чтобы наблюдать незаметно.esVerbo que describe permanecer oculto o en las sombras, a menudo para observar sin ser notado.frVerbe décrivant le fait de rester caché ou de se tenir à l'écart, souvent pour observer discrètement ou dans une intention menaçante.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass jemand verborgen bleibt oder sich im Hintergrund hält, oft um heimlich zu beobachten. Auch: sich versteckt aufhalten oder lauern.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de alguém que permanece escondido ou à sombra, muitas vezes para observar sem ser notado. Também pode indicar a ação de navegar por um site, fórum ou rede social sem participar ativamente.zh动词，指隐藏自己、潜伏不出，常为了不被发现地观察或等待时机。也指在网络上只浏览不发言。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف بقاء الشخص مخفيًا أو متواريًا في الظل أو في مكان لا يُرى فيه، غالبًا بغرض المراقبة أو الترقب دون أن يُلاحظ. وقد يدل أيضًا على الانتظار أو الكمن خفيةً.

1. To lie in wait or hide B2 formal

   To remain hidden or in a secret place, often with the intention of observing or ambushing.

   • The cat lurked in the bushes, waiting for a bird.
   • A suspicious figure was lurking near the entrance.
   • The predator lurked silently in the tall grass.

   ruТаитьсяesAcechar u ocultarsefrse tapir, être aux aguetsdeLauernptEsconder-se à espreitazh潜伏arالكمون والتربص

   Synonyme: creephidelie in waitprowlskulkslinksneak

   Antonyme: appearemergeshowsurface

2. To be present in a hidden or unobtrusive way B2 informal

   To exist or be present without being obvious or active, often in a digital context.

   • He just lurks in the online chat room without posting anything.
   • Many users lurk on social media, reading but not commenting.
   • She lurked in the background of the conversation, listening carefully.

   ruПрисутствовать скрытно или незаметноesmerodear en silenciofrÊtre présent de manière cachée ou discrètedeVerborgen oder unauffällig präsent seinptEstar presente de forma oculta ou discretazh潜伏；隐身存在arالتواجد الخفي أو غير الملحوظ

   Synonyme: hidelie lowskulk

3. To wait in hiding to attack B2 formal

   To stay hidden in order to launch a surprise attack.

   • The soldiers lurked in the forest, ready to ambush the enemy.
   • The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.
   • A dangerous animal lurked near the waterhole, stalking its prey.

   ruПодкарауливатьesAcechar para atacarfrSe tapir pour attaquerdeAuflauernptEmboscarzh潜伏arالتربص للهجوم

   Synonyme: ambushlie in waitprowlskulkwaylay

• lurked past participle
• lurked past simple
• lurking present participle
• lurks third person singular