temporise

• Zeit schinden oder eine Entscheidung bzw. Verpflichtung hinauszögern, oft durch ausweichende oder mehrdeutige Formulierungen; auch taktisch abwarten, um Zeit zu gewinnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of delaying or avoiding making a decision or commitment, often by using evasive or ambiguous language.

1. Delay or ProcrastinateC1formalbritish

   To intentionally prolong a discussion or process in order to gain time or avoid making a decision.

   Verzögern

   • The politician tried to temporise by asking for more reports.
   • She temporised during the negotiation, hoping for a better offer.
   • He temporised by suggesting further studies before committing.

   Synonymebuy timedelayprocrastinatestall

   Antonymedecideexpeditehasten