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temporizing

/ˈtɛmpəraɪzɪŋ/

temporizeverb

temporizing

Gerund

temporized

Past Simple

temporized

Past Participle

temporizing

Gerund

/ˈtɛmpəraɪz/

Translations

He decided to temporize rather than make a hasty decision.

Он решил медлить, а не принимать поспешное решение.

тянуть время

The negotiators chose to temporize to gain more leverage.

Переговорщики решили тянуть время, чтобы получить больше рычагов давления.

Definitions

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.

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