Temporise (Verb)
Meaning
Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The politician's vague answers were an attempt to temporise and avoid taking a firm stance on the issue.
- In order to stall the rival company, they tried to temporise the negotiations by constantly raising minor points.
- The lawyer temporized during the cross-examination, hoping the jury would lose interest in the topic.
- Rather than give a direct answer, she chose to temporise and talk around the question.
- The union representatives temporized during the contract negotiations, waiting for reinforcements to arrive from headquarters.