hesitate

2 definitions • 4 examples

to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:

She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.

"Do you love me?" she asked. He hesitated and then said, "I'm not sure."

[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me.

to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it:

[ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.