What is the meaning of dawdle?

Take one's time; proceed slowly.
- synonyms: linger
Waste time.
- usage: "Get busy-don't dally"
- synonyms: dally
Hang (back) or fall (behind. in movement, progress, development, etc.).
- synonyms: lag, fall back, fall behind

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