linger
LING-gerverbMeaning to stay longer than needed; to be slow to leave
Memory hook LINGER = stays LONGER. The party ended at nine, but Uncle Omar stays at the door telling one more story, then another, longer and longer: he lingers.
The smell of fresh bread lingered in the kitchen all afternoon.
In context Long after the concert ended, a few fans lingered by the stage door, unwilling to leave until they had seen the band one last time.
Similar stay, remain, loiter, dawdle
Opposite leave, hurry