temporize meaning
UK US /ˈtɛmpɚaɪz/ 3 syllables
temporize (verb): draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time.
Spelling: temporise (British) · temporize (American)
Definition of temporize
- draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
- The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote
Synonyms: temporise
Type of: prolong
Related forms: temporizer
How to pronounce temporize
temporize is pronounced /ˈtɛmpɚaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in ZE · 9-letter words
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