"Temporizer" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
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.
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.