temporise
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/
verb
- To delay making a decision or taking action, often to gain time or avoid committing to something.
- Instead of answering directly, she temporised with vague promises.
- The negotiators decided to temporise until they had more information.
- The politician tried to temporise by asking for more studies before voting.
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