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temporiser

/ˈtɛm.pə.raɪ.zər/

Traduction: Personne qui retarde une décision ou une action afin de gagner du temps ou d'attendre une occasion plus favorable.

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noun

/ˈtɛm.pə.raɪ.zər/C2formal
  • frPersonne qui retarde une décision ou une action afin de gagner du temps ou d'attendre une occasion plus favorable.

A noun referring to a person who delays making a decision or takes action in order to gain time or wait for a more favorable opportunity.

  1. One who delays or procrastinatesC2formal

    A person who deliberately delays making a decision or taking action, often to gain time or wait for a more favorable opportunity.

    frPersonne qui temporise

    • The politician was known as a temporiser, always postponing difficult votes.
    • In negotiations, a temporiser can frustrate the other party by never giving a direct answer.
    • He was a temporiser by nature, preferring to wait for the perfect moment rather than act immediately.

    Synonymesdawdlerdelayerdilly-dallierlaggardprocrastinator