tem´po|riz´ing|ly

tem´po|riz´ing|ly
tem|po|rize «TEHM puh ryz», intransitive verb, -rized, -riz|ing.
1. to evade immediate action or decision in order to gain time, avoid trouble, or otherwise put off something. SYNONYM(S): hedge.
2. to fit one's acts to the time or occasion. SYNONYM(S): trim.
3. to make or discuss terms; negotiate. SYNONYM(S): parley.
╂[< Middle French temporiser, learned borrowing from Medieval Latin temporizare pass time, perhaps < Vulgar Latin temporāre to delay < Latin tempus, -oris time]
–tem´po|ri|za´tion, noun.
–tem´po|riz´er, noun.
–tem´po|riz´ing|ly, adverb.

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  • tem´po|ri|za´tion — tem|po|rize «TEHM puh ryz», intransitive verb, rized, riz|ing. 1. to evade immediate action or decision in order to gain time, avoid trouble, or otherwise put off something. SYNONYM(S): hedge. 2. to fit one s acts to the time or occasion.… …   Useful english dictionary

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