Found 2 items, similar to temporize.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: temporize temporize v : draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote” [syn: temporise]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Temporize Temporize \Tem"po*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Temporized; p. pr. & vb. n. Temporizing.] [F. temporiser. See Temporal of time.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] They might their grievance inwardly complain, But outwardly they needs must temporize. --Daniel. [1913 Webster] 2. To delay; to procrastinate. [R.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 3. To comply; to agree. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]