Definition of temporise Temporise

tem•po•rise

We found 2 definitions of temporise from 2 different sources.

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temporise

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temporize

What does temporise mean?

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Verb

temporise - draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
  temporize
  protract, prolong, draw out, extend lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"
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  • temporise (Verb)
    Alternative spelling of temporize.

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