temporize (tém-poraiz)

verb
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/
temporiser (temporiser)

Signification

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Traduction de la signification
Retarder la prise de décision ou l'action afin de gagner du temps.
Retarder la prise de décision ou l'action afin de gagner du temps.

Phrases d'exemple

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

Le politicien a temporisé lorsqu'on lui a demandé à propos de la question controversée.
Le politicien a temporisé lorsqu'on lui a demandé à propos de la question controversée.

Synonymes

stall, delay, procrastinate, hedge, evade

Antonymes

decide, act

Collocations

temporize on issues, temporize in negotiations, temporize under pressure

Vocabulaires connexes

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