C1verbpsychologywork
US/proʊˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/
UK/prəʊˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/
to keep delaying something you should do, usually because it is boring or difficult
In context
I always procrastinate when I have to write a long report.
Students who procrastinate often end up studying all night before the exam.
Stop procrastinating and send that email to the client today.
Words that go with procrastinate
verb + preposition
- tend to procrastinateI tend to procrastinate when a task feels too big.
- procrastinate until the last minuteMany people procrastinate until the last minute.
- procrastinate aboutDon't procrastinate about making that important call.
- procrastinate overHe procrastinated over the decision for weeks.
verb + noun
- stop procrastinatingYou need to stop procrastinating and start the essay.
- keep procrastinatingIf you keep procrastinating, you will miss the deadline.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I procrastinate to do my homework.Correct: I procrastinate doing my homework.
Incorrect:
He procrastinated the meeting.Correct: He postponed the meeting.