temporise

English Thesaurus

1. draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time (verb.change)

hypernym	:	draw out, extend, prolong, protract,
definition	:	lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer (verb.change)

derivation	:	temporiser, temporizer,
definition	:	someone who temporizes; someone who tries to gain time or who waits for a favorable time (noun.person)

derivation	:	temporiser, temporizer,
definition	:	someone who temporizes; someone who tries to gain time or who waits for a favorable time (noun.person)