temporiser

temporiser
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to temporize
Il faut toujours temporiser avant d'accepter un nouveau contrat.One must always temporize before accepting a new contract.
b. to temporise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Vous avez le droit de temporiser aussi longtemps que vous le souhaitez.You have the right to temporise for as long as you wish.
c. to delay
Nous avons l’avantage, nous pouvons choisir de temporiser.We have the advantage; we can choose to delay.
a. to stall
Le chef du parti a décidé de faire de l’obstruction parlementaire afin de temporiser.The head of the party decided to filibuster in order to stall.
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