ALL meanings of temporise
tem·po·rize
T t - verb without object temporise to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting. 1
- verb without object temporise to comply with the time or occasion; yield temporarily or ostensibly to prevailing opinion or circumstances. 1
- verb without object temporise to treat or parley so as to gain time (usually followed by with). 1
- verb without object temporise to come to terms (usually followed by with). 1
- verb without object temporise to effect a compromise (usually followed by between). 1