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to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand off stand still take one's time
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