Definition of: temporize

(tem′pə·rīz) v.i. ·rized, ·riz·ing
1. To act evasively so as to gain time or put off decision or commitment.
2. To give real or apparent compliance to the circumstances; comply.
3. To parley so as to gain time: with with.
4. To effect a compromise; negotiate: with with or between. Also Brit. tem′po·rise. [<F temporiser <L temporis time]
—tem′po·ri·za′tion noun
—tem′po·riz′er noun
—tem′po·riz′·ing·ly adverb