temporizing

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Verb temporize has 1 sense

temporize, temporise - draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
--₁ is one way to prolong, protract, extend, draw out

Derived form: noun temporizer₁
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Term: temporizing

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To act or speak evasively in order to gain time or avoid making a decision.

Usage: The politician kept temporizing on the issue, never committing to a stance.

Sample Sentence: The defendant's lawyer tried to temporize during the trial, hoping to delay the verdict.

Sense 2: To adapt or compromise in order to delay or avoid a confrontation.

Usage: Management decided to temporize with the striking workers to prevent disruptions to the company's operations.

Sample Sentence: In order to maintain peace, the negotiators had to temporize their demands.

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