temporize

tem·po·rize  (tmp-rz)

intr.v. tem·po·rized, tem·po·riz·ing, tem·po·riz·es

1. To act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision: "Colonial officials . . . ordered to enforce unpopular enactments, tended to temporize, to find excuses for evasion" (J.H. Parry).

2. To engage in discussions or negotiations, especially so as to achieve a compromise or gain time.

3. To yield to current circumstances or necessities; act to suit the time.

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[French temporiser, from Old French, from Medieval Latin temporizre, to pass one's time, from Latin tempus, tempor-, time.]

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tempo·ri·zation (-pr--zshn) n.

tempo·rizer n.

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temporize, temporise [ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz]

vb (intr)

1. to delay, act evasively, or protract a discussion, negotiation, etc., esp in order to gain time or effect a compromise

2. to adapt oneself to the circumstances or occasion, as by temporary or apparent agreement

[from French temporiser, from Medieval Latin temporizāre, from Latin tempus time]

temporization , temporisation n

temporizer , temporiser n

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

temporize - draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote" temporise prolong, protract, draw out, extend - lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"

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temporize

verb play for time, delay, stall, procrastinate, be evasive, beat about the bush, gain time, equivocate, play a waiting game, hum and haw, tergiversate 'Not exactly, sir,' he temporized.

Translations

temporize [ˈtempəraɪz] VI → tratar de ganar tiempo

temporize [ˈtɛmpəraɪz] temporise (British) vi → temporiser

temporize

vi (= delay) → ausweichen (um Zeit zu gewinnen), Verzögerungstaktiken anwenden; to temporize with somebody → jdn hinhalten

temporize [ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz] vi (delay deliberately) → temporeggiare; (compromise) → adeguarsi, adattarsi (alle circostanze)