lurk

• Verbe décrivant le fait de rester caché ou de se tenir à l'écart, souvent pour observer discrètement ou dans une intention menaçante.

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

1. To lie in wait or hideB2formal

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

   se tapir, être aux aguets

   • 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.

   Synonymescreephidelie in waitprowlskulkslinksneak

   Antonymesappearemergeshowsurface

2. To be present in a hidden or unobtrusive wayB2informal

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

   Être présent de manière cachée ou discrète

   • 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.

   Synonymeshidelie lowskulk

3. To wait in hiding to attackB2formal

   To stay hidden in order to launch a surprise attack.

   Se tapir pour attaquer

   • 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.

   Synonymesambushlie in waitprowlskulkwaylay