| .tar·ry ( P ) Pronunciation Key (tr) v. tar·ried, tar·ry·ing, tar·ries v. intr. To delay or be late in going, coming, or doing. See Synonyms at stay 1. To wait. To remain or stay temporarily, as in a place; sojourn. v. tr. Archaic To wait for; await. (In Pentecostal circles, it means to await while creating an atmosphere of worship, sometimes accompanied by fasting and prayer. Humbling oneself or for a group, establishing a spirit of unity to usher in the works of the Spirit) Bible reference: ..And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, unto ye be indued with power from on high" (Luke 24:47-49). |
