(of a person) to remain in (a place) (due to circumstances that prevent one leaving); to be stranded · (of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. floodwater, pollutants) to remain; to linger
Frequency Band 5·2 Written Forms
Meanings
1(of a person) to remain in (a place) (due to circumstances that prevent one leaving); to be stranded
2(of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. floodwater, pollutants) to remain; to linger