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temporize

/'tɛmpə,raɪz/

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verb
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
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"The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"

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temporise

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draw out extend prolong protract

Examples of temporize

"The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"