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Definition of temporize verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

temporize

verb

NAmE//ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz//

[intransitive] (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they temporize

he / she / it temporizes

past simple temporized

-ing form temporizing

to delay making a decision or giving a definite answer, in order to gain time

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