temporize
pronunciation
How to pronounce temporize in British English:
UK [ˈtempəraɪz]
How to pronounce temporize in American English:
US [ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz]
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- Verb:
- draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
Word Origin
- temporize (v.)
- "to comply with the times; to yield ostensibly to the current of opinion or circumstances," 1550s (implied in temporizer), from Middle French temporiser "to pass one's time, wait one's time" (14c.), from Medieval Latin temporizare "pass time," perhaps via Vulgar Latin *temporare "to delay," from Latin tempus (genitive temporis) "time" (see temporal). Related: Temporized; temporizing.
Example
- 1. Celia had decided long ago she would never temporize on that .
- 2. I can 't permit you to temporize any longer .
- 3. He is always temporize and is dislike by his classmate .
- 4. Governments that temporize and seek intricate diplomatic excuses to look the other way , as they did when iraq used chemical weapons because they feared iran would win , are not only flouting morality .
- 5. Governments that temporize and seek intricate diplomatic excuses to look the other way , as they did when iraq used chemical weapons because they feared iran would win , are not only flouting morality . They are also flouting strategic sense .