temporise meaning

UK US /ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ 3 syllables

temporise (verb): draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time.

Definition of temporise

  1. draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
    • The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote

    Synonyms: temporize

    Type of: prolong

    Related forms: temporiser

How to pronounce temporise

temporise is pronounced /ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in SE · 9-letter words

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