This is the 13066th most frequent Russian word.
мариноваться
"Мариноваться" - to marinate or to soak in marinade; figuratively, to stay or wait idly for a long time.
In this sentence, 'мариноваться' is used metaphorically to indicate staying or lingering in indecision or hesitation.
Я решил не откладывать больше и перестать мариноваться в сомнениях.
I decided to not postpone further and stop marinating in doubts.
Here, 'мариноваться' refers to the literal act of marinating food in a liquid or seasoning for flavor enhancement.
Овощи должны мариноваться хотя бы несколько часов, чтобы вкус стал насыщенным.
The vegetables should marinate for at least a few hours for the taste to become rich.
In this situation, 'мариноваться' conveys staying idle or passive in one place, emphasizing inactivity.