1. to remain floating or suspended in the air without moving much in any direction
2. to stay near a particular place, person, or condition without moving away
3. to remain at or near a particular level, amount, or condition

Examples

• The helicopter hovers above the landing pad.
• A hummingbird hovers near the flower to drink nectar.
• She hovers around her sick child all day.
• The temperature hovers around freezing.
• He hovers by the phone waiting for news.
• The stock price hovers between $50 and $55.
• A drone hovers silently in the sky.