hovering

v. staying in one place in the air without moving forward.

v. remaining suspended in one place in the air, typically through the use of wings or mechanical lift.

“The helicopter was hovering over the field before it landed.”

“A large hawk was hovering effortlessly above the valley, its keen eyes searching the tall grass for any sign of movement.”

v. staying near someone because you are waiting for something or are nervous.

v. remaining in a state of irresolution or expectant waiting in the immediate vicinity of a person or place.

“The waiter was hovering near our table, waiting to take our plates.”

“She remained hovering by the manager's office, hoping for a brief moment to discuss the urgent changes to the contract.”

n. the act of staying in one spot in the air or near a person.

n. the action or state of remaining suspended or lingering.

“The constant hovering of the drone made the neighbors feel uncomfortable.”

“The persistent hovering of the press corps outside the hospital gates created a difficult environment for the arriving staff.”

Formal

adj. staying very close to a certain number or level without changing much.

adj. remaining at or near a particular level, value, or state of being.

“The temperature has been hovering around freezing all day.”

“With inflation hovering just above the target rate, the central bank decided to keep interest rates steady for another month.”