Hovers Meaning in English
word · lemma: hover
Definition
To stay in the air in one place, moving very little, like a bird or a helicopter; also used for staying close to something or someone without moving away.
Usage & Nuances
Common with flying objects (birds, insects, helicopters) and also used metaphorically for people who stay nearby but don't join in. Often used with 'over' (hover over). Can signal uncertainty or hesitation.
Spanish: flota - rondaPortuguese (BR): paira - rondaPortuguese (PT): paira - rondaChinese (Simplified): 悬停 - 徘徊Chinese (Traditional): 懸停 - 徘徊Hindi: मंडराता है - आसपास रहता हैArabic: يحلّق - يحومBengali: মণ্ড্রিত হয় - ঘোরাফেরা করেRussian: парит - зависаетJapanese: ホバリングする - 浮かぶVietnamese: lơ lửng - lảng vảngKorean: 맴돌다 - 공중에 머물다Turkish: havada durmak - etrafında dolanmakUrdu: منڈلاتا ہے - قریب رہتا ہےIndonesian: melayang - berputar-putar
Example Sentences
The bird hovers in the sky, looking for food.
basic
A drone hovers over the garden.
basic
The helicopter hovers above the hospital.
basic
She always hovers near the door, waiting for the mail to arrive.
natural
The manager hovers over his team, watching every move.
natural
A decision hovers between yes and no, waiting for someone to make the call.
natural