Definition of temporize Temporize
/tɛˈmpɚajˌz/ - [temperayz] - tem•po•rize
We found 9 definitions of temporize from 4 different sources.
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temporise
American English
temporize
What does temporize mean?
WordNet
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| temporize - draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote" | ||
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| 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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Wiktionary 
- temporize (Verb)
To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate. - temporize (Verb)
To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties. - temporize (Verb)
To delay; to procrastinate. - temporize (Verb)
To comply; to agree.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- temporize (v. t.)
To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties. - temporize (v. t.)
To delay; to procrastinate. - temporize (v. t.)
To comply; to agree.
Part of speech
🔤- temporize, verb, present, 1st person singular of temporize (infinitive).
- temporize, verb (infinitive).
