ˈtempəˌrīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s ; see -ize )
Etymology: Middle French temporiser, from Medieval Latin temporizare to pass the time, from Latin tempor-, tempus time + -izare -ize — more at temporal
intransitive verb
1. : to act to suit the time or occasion : adapt to a situation : bow to practical necessities
2. : to make terms or work out a compromise with someone or between parties
3. : to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time : put off decisive action
you'd have to temporize until you found out how she wanted to be advised — Mary Austin
transitive verb
: extemporize