estaban reptando
-they/you were creeping
Imperfecto progresivo para el sujeto ellos/ellas/ustedes del verbo reptar.

reptar

Cuando estaban reptando durante seis meses, los miré y le dije: "Muchas otras compañías han empezado a vender gafas en línea".
When they were dragging their heels for six months, I looked at them and said, "You know, a lot of other companies are starting to sell glasses online."
Palabra del día
el abeto