- verbtemporize (verb) · temporizes (third person present) · temporized (past tense) · temporized (past participle) · temporizing (present participle) · temporise (verb) · temporises (third person present) · temporised (past tense) · temporised (past participle) · temporising (present participle)
- avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time:"the opportunity was missed because the mayor still temporized"
- temporarily adopt a particular course in order to conform to the circumstances:"their unwillingness to temporize had driven their country straight into conflict with France"
Originlate 16th century: from French temporiser ‘bide one's time’, from medieval Latin temporizare ‘to delay’, from Latin tempus, tempor- ‘time’.
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- Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.temporize [ tem-p uh-rahyz ] show ipa See synonyms for: temporize temporizing on Thesaurus.com verb (used without object),tem·po·rized, tem·po·riz·ing. to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting.www.dictionary.com/browse/temporizetemporize (ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz) or temporise vb (intr) 1. to delay, act evasively, or protract a discussion, negotiation, etc, esp in order to gain time or effect a compromise 2. to adapt oneself to the circumstances or occasion, as by temporary or apparent agreementwww.thefreedictionary.com/temporizetemporize verb [ I ] formal (UK usually temporise) uk / ˈtem.p ə r.aɪz / us / ˈtem.pə.raɪz / Add to word list to delay making a decision or stating your opinion in order to get an advantagedictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/temporize
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