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temporize

/ˈtɛmpəraɪz/

Translations

temporizeverb

temporized

Past Simple

temporized

Past Participle

temporizing

Gerund

/ˈtɛmpəraɪz/

temporiserAu sens de gagner du temps ou de retarder une décision.

The committee decided to temporize rather than make a hasty decision on the controversial issue.

Le comité a décidé de temporiser plutôt que de prendre une décision hâtive sur cette question controversée.

Additional translations

s'adapterSens plus rare : moduler sa position ou son attitude selon les circonstances.

Synonyms

temporizeverb

To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid an argument, or postpone a decision.

The committee decided to temporize rather than make a hasty decision on the controversial issue.

To adapt or adjust one's actions or thoughts to the circumstances or the opinions of others.

He chose to temporize his stance on the policy to align with the majority of the board members.