"Temporiser" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Not a commonly used word in English.
However, I think you may be thinking of "temporize", which is a verb that means to delay or put off action in order to gain time or create an opportunity to act.
Lasting for a short time; for a limited time only; temporary:.<br><br>Example: "The tree will be closed temporarily due to maintenance."
The quality or state of being temporary or transitory; a lack of permanence or duration.
Lasting for a limited time; not permanent. Temporary arrangements are made for a short period.
Temporized refers to a decision, action, or response that is delayed or put off until a later time, often in order to consider alternatives, gather more information, or avoid a difficult situation. It can also imply caution or prudence in taking action, often in order to avoid a potentially negative outcome.<br><br>Example: "I temporized and delayed making a decision until I had more information about the investment."<br><br>Or: "Her decision to temporize and ask for more time to think was a wise one, as it allowed her to avoid making a rash choice."<br><br>Synonyms: delayed, postponed, shelved, put on hold, procrastinated.
To temporize means to delay or put off taking a decision, action, or a course of action for a short time, typically in order to gain an advantage or avoid a difficult situation. It can also imply stalling or procrastinating, often in a way that may be seen as insincere or evasive.
A temporizer is someone who deliberately delays or postpones a decision or action in order to avoid making a difficult or unpleasant choice, or to gain time to think.