temporize
Alex Reynolds
intr. v.
1. to accept or adapt to a situation, to compromise
2. to postpone a decision in order to gain time
Synonyms
Stall
Procrastinate
Adapt
Antonyms
Advance
Finish
Remain unchanging
Sentences
Suzy regretted having temporized with her schoolwork, because when she finally did it she had to write an entire essay in one night.
Mark was normally stubborn, but he temporized so that he could see his daughters after the divorce.
How to Pronounce Temporize