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stalling

UK
/ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɔlɪŋ/
stalling out

Translations

stallingnoun
temporisationDans le sens de retard volontaire pour gagner du temps ou éviter de prendre une décision.
The committee's stalling on the issue frustrated many members who wanted a resolution.
La temporisation du comité sur la question a frustré de nombreux membres qui voulaient une résolution.
calagePour un moteur ou un véhicule qui s'arrête de fonctionner.
The pilot managed to recover from the stalling of the aircraft just in time.
Le pilote a réussi à se remettre du calage de l'appareil juste à temps.
décrochageEn aéronautique, pour la perte de portance d'une aile ou d'un avion.
The sudden stalling of the wing caused the plane to dip before the pilot corrected it.
Le décrochage soudain de l'aile a fait piquer l'avion avant que le pilote ne le corrige.
Synonyms
delay
pause
interruption
halt
standstill
stallinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɔlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is in the process of stalling (e.g., “a stalling engine”).
qui caleSe dit d'un moteur, d'un véhicule ou d'un dispositif qui perd de la puissance et s'arrête.
The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a stalling carburetor.
Le mécanicien a diagnostiqué un carburateur qui cale.
de temporisationDans le sens de tactique destinée à gagner du temps ou à retarder une décision.
The mayor's stalling tactics angered the press.
Les tactiques de temporisation du maire ont mis la presse en colère.
Synonyms
delaying
procrastinating
dilatory
temporizing
hesitating
stalling for time
postponing
dragging
stallverb

stalling

Gerund

stalled
Past Simple
stalled
Past Participle
stalling
Gerund
UK
/stɔːl/
US
/stɔl/
stagnerPour une progression qui s’arrête ou n’avance plus.
The negotiations stalled when both parties refused to compromise.
Les négociations ont stagné lorsque les deux parties ont refusé de faire des compromis.
temporiserAu sens de retarder délibérément une action.
She tried to stall the meeting until her boss arrived.
Elle a essayé de temporiser la réunion jusqu’à l’arrivée de son patron.
calerPour un moteur ou un véhicule qui s’arrête de fonctionner.
The car stalled in the middle of the road due to a mechanical failure.
La voiture a calé au milieu de la route à cause d’une panne mécanique.
mettre à l’établePour enfermer ou placer un animal dans une stalle.
The farmer stalled the horses for the night.
Le fermier a mis les chevaux à l’étable pour la nuit.
décrocherEn aéronautique.
The plane stalled shortly after take-off, but the pilot regained control.
L’avion a décroché peu après le décollage, mais le pilote a repris le contrôle.
Synonyms
delay
hinder
stop
pause
impede
procrastinate
suspend
Antonyms
accelerate
hasten
advance
stallgerund / present participle

stalling

dilatoireQui sert à retarder ou à faire traîner.
The committee grew tired of his stalling excuses.
Le comité s’est lassé de ses excuses dilatoires.
Synonyms
delaying
dilatory
procrastinating
procrastinatory
hesitating
faltering
temporizing
obstructive
stalling (as adjective)

Definitions

stallingnoun
The act of delaying or procrastinating, often to gain time or avoid making a decision.
The committee's stalling on the issue frustrated many members who wanted a resolution.
A situation where an engine or vehicle stops running, typically due to a mechanical failure or lack of power.
The pilot managed to recover from the stalling of the aircraft just in time.
In aerodynamics, the loss of lift of an airfoil or aircraft when the angle of attack exceeds the critical value.
The sudden stalling of the wing caused the plane to dip before the pilot corrected it.
stallinggerund / present participle
In the process of losing power or effectiveness so as to stop functioning.
The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a stalling carburetor.
Causing or intended to cause delay in order to gain time or avoid a decision.
The mayor's stalling tactics angered the press.
stallverb
To stop or cause to stop making progress.
The negotiations stalled when both parties refused to compromise.
To delay or put off action.
She tried to stall the meeting until her boss arrived.
To cause an engine or vehicle to stop running, typically because of a problem or error.
The car stalled in the middle of the road due to a mechanical failure.
To place or confine (an animal) in a stall.
The farmer stalled the horses for the night.
(Of an aircraft) to lose lift and begin to drop because the angle of attack is too great.
The plane stalled shortly after take-off, but the pilot regained control.
stallgerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by delay or stalling.
The committee grew tired of his stalling excuses.
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