Putter along verb phrase
To move forward listlessly or aimlessly
I don't understand why he keeps puttering along on the street every night.
To continue or progress steadily
The domestic electric car market is puttering along.
The process puttered along throughout the day.
To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something
Rapidly or quickly; rapid increase, progress or development
To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.
To head to something or someone quickly and directly.
The verb "putter" must be conjugated according to its tense.