A.persist obstinately in, “τῇ πολιορκίᾳ” Plb.1.55.4, D.S.14.87; “τῇ προφορᾷ” Phld. Rh.1.158 S.; “τῇ προσευχῇ” Act.Ap.1.14: abs., X.HG7.5.14, Ph.Bel. 101.9, LXXNu.13.21(20), J.BJ6.1.3, Ach.Tat.1.10; καίπερ ἀχθόμενοι τῇ καθέδρᾳ π. J.AJ5.2.6.
2. adhere firmly to a man, be faithful to him, τινι Plb.23.5.3, Act.Ap.8.13, 10.7; of servants, remain in one's service, D.59.120; of a κοσμητής, IG22.1028.84.
b. remain in attendance at a law-court, τῷ βήματι, τῷ κριτηρίῳ, PHamb.4.7 (i A.D.), POxy.261.12 (i A.D.).
c. devote oneself to an office or occupation, τῇ στρατηγίᾳ ib.82.4 (iii A.D.); “τῇ ἑαυτῶν γεωργίᾳ” PAmh.2.65.3 (ii A.D.).
3. Pass., ὁ προσκαρτερούμενος χρόνος time diligently employed, D.S.2.29.
4. wait for a person, “Φιλέᾳ” POxy. 1764.4 (iii A.D.): abs., “ἕως ἂν Ἐτέαρχος παραγένηται” PSI5.598.7 (iii B.C.).