definition of
dawdle

[1] #1 dawdle v. [linger] take one's time; proceed slowly. wn

[2] #2 dawdle v. [dally] waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!". wn

[3] #3 dawdle v. [lag, fall back, fall behind] hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.. wn