χρονοτριβέω chronotribéō

Meaning

to be a time-wearer, i.e. to procrastinate (linger)

In the King James Version: spend time

Derivation: from a presumed compound of G5550 (χρόνος) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος);

Where it is used

• Acts 20:16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.