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Verb: temporise  'tem-pu,rIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: temporize)
  1. Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
    "The speaker temporised in order to delay the vote";
    - temporize

Derived forms: temporised, temporising, temporises

Type of: draw out, extend, prolong, protract

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