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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A planned delay in a timed control program.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   In a petrol engine, the period of time the ignition points are closed to let current flow through the ignition coil in between each spark. This is measured as an angle in degrees around the camshaft in the distributor which controls the points, for example in a 4-cylinder engine it might be 55° (spark at 90° intervals, points closed for 55° between each).

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To live; to reside.

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To be in a given state.

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To abide; to remain; to continue.

How this word is used

• Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “dwell” when they mean: a period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state..”
• Academic “Scholars may discuss “dwell” carefully in formal writing.”
• Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “dwell” in professional communication.”

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