Meaning Of The Word Temporize

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What's The Definition Of Temporize?

temporize
verb: If you say that someone is temporizing, you mean that they keep doing unimportant things in order to delay something important such as making a decision or stating their real opinion.

temporize in American English
to suit one's actions to the time, occasion, or circumstances, without reference to principle
intransitive verb: to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting

temporize in British English
to delay, act evasively, or protract a discussion, negotiation, etc, esp in order to gain time or effect a compromise

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