"delaying tactic" meaning in All languages combined

See delaying tactic on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: delaying tactics [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} delaying tactic (plural delaying tactics)
  1. Something that is done in order to put off a decision or action until later. Synonyms: delay tactic [US] Related terms: foot-dragging, milk the clock, run out the clock, play for time, stall
    Sense id: en-delaying_tactic-en-noun-AUEPlnp3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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