temporizes

[US]/ˈtɛmpəraɪzɪz/
[UK]/ˈtɛmpəraɪzɪz/

Translation

v.to act evasively to gain time; to delay or postpone action; to adapt to circumstances; to agree temporarily

Phrases & Collocations

temporizes decision

temporizes response

temporizes action

temporizes plan

temporizes situation

temporizes issue

temporizes matter

temporizes discussion

temporizes negotiation

temporizes debate

Example Sentences

he often temporizes when making decisions.

she temporizes to avoid confrontation.

the manager temporizes instead of addressing the issue.

politicians often temporize during debates.

he tends to temporize when faced with tough choices.

rather than commit, she temporizes her response.

the team temporizes while waiting for further instructions.

when unsure, he often temporizes instead of taking action.

to avoid making a mistake, she temporizes her decision.

he temporizes rather than risk making a wrong choice.

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