Chronotribeo denotes remaining in a place long enough to delay onward travel, as Paul avoids doing in Asia.

Its sole attested use describes avoiding a delay through remaining in Asia while hurrying toward Jerusalem.

1. Remaining so as to delay travel · dominant

   In Acts 20:16, χρονοτριβῆσαι is an aorist active infinitive in the purpose clause explaining why Paul sailed past Ephesus: he sought to avoid remaining in Asia and thereby losing time on the journey. The APB renders the clause "so that he might not have to spend time in Asia."

   Acts 20:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 20:16, the APB presents the clause as avoiding having to "spend time in Asia"; This wording confirms the clause's overall sense rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.