Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - temporize

ˈtempəraɪz v.intr. (also -ise) 1 avoid committing oneself so as to gain time; employ delaying tactics. 2 comply temporarily with the requirements of the occasion, adopt a time-serving policy. øøtemporization n. temporizer n. [F temporiser bide one's time f. med. L temporizare delay f. tempus -oris time]