verb
procrastinate
to delay or postpone action
In more detail
to delay or postpone something that you should do, usually because you are anxious about it or want to do something more enjoyable instead
Examples
- I procrastinated on writing my essay until the night before the deadline.
- Stop procrastinating and start your homework now.
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