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gain time
gain time
synonyms
stall
procrastinate
delay
temporize
hold back
filibuster
hang fire
hang back
play for time
use delaying tactics
drag one's feet
beat around the bush
stonewall
remand
repress
hedge
curb
table
suspend
interfere
keep
retard
shelve
protract
prolong
impede
use dilatory tactics
hold
prorogue
inhibit
intermit
put off
put something on the back burner
linger
tarry
postpone
hold over
hamper
restrict
obstruct
lay over
stave off
slacken
lag
withhold
loiter
stay
prevent
kick the can down the road
keep back
more synonyms
gain time
antonyms
speed
rush
hasten
hurry
expedite
advance
dispatch
further