squander
mengembara
definition
verb
entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
translation of 'squander'
verb
menghabiskan dgn sia-sia,
melindangkan,
memboroskan,
mengembara
noun
pemborosan
example
The state of the health services and the plight of many of our old people are just two reasons why we cannot afford to 'squander' money on another stadium.
Today's business environment makes it impossible for organizations to afford to 'squander' any resources.
But what we must do, above all else, is not 'squander' the opportunities we have.
Clearly, a failure of vision at this moment would 'squander' that opportunity.
Continuing their protest tomorrow will only 'squander' what dwindling public support they have left.
entrepreneurs 'squander' their profits on expensive cars
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce could not hide his frustration at seeing his side 'squander' a lead yet again.
They always give away too many silly goals and 'squander' too many easy chances.
There's so much to do in Vegas that 'squandering' your money at the tables seems like a waste.
The Appeal Court heard that the then 25-year-old Wilkinson had been a Sheffield University drop-out 'squandering' his inheritance on drink and drugs.
The second team, however, 'squandered' every advantage or failed to maintain a steady pace when its time came.
Last night, he said it had betrayed millions of people by 'squandering' its opportunity to become a major political party.
The important thing now is to dump the tribunals before yet more taxpayers' money is 'squandered' .
Yet, they 'squandered' these opportunities by not working hard enough.
With the defeat in Barbados, the unpredictable Pakistan side 'squandered' the opportunity of winning their first-ever Test series.
Economizers will be rewarded, 'squanderers' will pay.
During his time as governor, the enemies were student protesters who, Reagan argued, were 'squandering' the opportunities hard-working taxpayers so kindly provided.
I have budgeted successfully since I was a student and have never 'squandered' money.
Each successive generation, he claims, 'squanders' away its inherited wealth.
It was hard not to feel some sympathy for his opponent, who must have been kicking himself afterwards having 'squandered' a two-set lead.
The errors are creeping into Ferrero's game now as he 'squanders' an opportunity to earn a break point at 30-30.
He says too much tax revenue is being 'squandered' on bureaucracy and inefficiency.
He 'squandered' a real opportunity to do something about homelessness and hunger.
Both sides then 'squandered' chances with Motherwell especially culpable in passing up three golden opportunities in quick succession.
He got involved in various religious cults and 'squandered' all his money.
They 'squandered' the opportunity and will surely rue that decision.
It is sad that we have 'squandered' the opportunity with the ending of the Cold War.
Horlock then 'squandered' three chances inside four minutes.
But the fact that your son is a 'squanderer' and spendthrift does not prevent his inheritance from you.
A washed-out match may present the Windies with their best chance of avoiding another defeat after 'squandering' a terrific opportunity at St George's Park.
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