Meaning temporize
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temporizedraw out a discussion or process in order to gain time So he temporized and beat about the bush, and did not touch first on that which was nearest his heart. — Erskine, Payne
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temporize"to comply with the times; to yield ostensibly to the current of opinion or circumstances," 1550s (implied in temporizer), from Middle French temporiser "to pass one's time, wait o [..]
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temporizev. To pursue a policy of delay.
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temporize(v) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
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temporizedelay taking definitive action; wait
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