temporize verb
also British temporise /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/ temporizes; temporized; temporizing
also British temporise /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/ temporizes; temporized; temporizing
Learner's definition of TEMPORIZE
[no object] formal
: to avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to have more time拖延;敷衍