tem·po·rize also Brit tem·po·rise 
/ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/ verb
tem·po·riz·es; tem·po·rized; tem·po·riz·ing /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/ verb [no obj] formal : to avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to have more time
▪ Pressured by voters on both sides of the issue, the congressmen temporized.
▪ Pressured by voters on both sides of the issue, the congressmen temporized.
