stalling
Stalling (noun) means the act of delaying or failing to make progress. Example: “His constant stalling frustrated everyone waiting on his decision.”
How to use stalling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting things off, or an engine repeatedly cutting out.
Word forms
stallings plural, Stallings plural
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His constant _____ frustrated everyone waiting on his decision.
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What does “stalling” mean?
The word “stalling” means the act of delaying or failing to make progress. In plain terms, putting things off, or an engine repeatedly cutting out.
How do you use “stalling” in a sentence?
Here is “stalling” used in a sentence: “His constant stalling frustrated everyone waiting on his decision.”
What part of speech is “stalling”?
“Stalling” is a noun.
Is “stalling” a common word?
“Stalling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stalling” have?
“Stalling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of delaying or failing to make progress.