bother
verb
if you do not bother to do something, you do not do it, either because there seems to be no good reason or because it involves too much effort
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verb
if you do not bother to do something, you do not do it, either because there seems to be no good reason or because it involves too much effort
verb
to stop yourself from doing something. This word is often used in official announcements or signs
to allow something to develop without trying to influence it
to do nothing
to be unable to do something because it is too unpleasant or embarrassing, or makes you too upset
to fail to do something that would have been helpful or honest
to not take action when you should
verb
to not do something, especially because you prefer to do it later or so that someone else can do it
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