Definition of Lurk
Lurk
lurk
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to lie in wait and remain hidden in a particular location, usually for some evil purpose;
e.g. She decided to lurk behind a tree until she saw him approaching on the path.
(verb)
to move sneakily and stealthily in order not to draw attention to oneself;
e.g. He began to lurk in alleyways, hiding if he saw the police.
(verb)
to persist or be present, often in a concealed or latent way that is not immediately obvious, but that still can be perceived and/or constitutes a threat;
e.g. They can sense the dangers that lurk beneath the place's calm exterior.
(verb)
in informal usage, to read postings or messages on a social media platform or Internet forum, without participating in the discussion;
e.g. She continued to lurk on the discussion board to see what people were talking about.
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