Procrastinate
Verb
UK
/prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/
US
/proʊˈkræs.tə.neɪt/
Definition
To postpone or delay something unnecessarily.
Example
"She tends to procrastinate when faced with a deadline, often starting work at the last minute."
"I procrastinated all week and now I have to finish the project in one night."
"Don’t procrastinate your homework."
Explanation
To procrastinate means to delay or avoid doing something, especially tasks that are difficult or boring. People often procrastinate by distracting themselves with something easier or more fun.