delaying tactic

noun

Something that is done in order to put off a decision or action until later.

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Meanings

noundelaying tactic (plural delaying tactics)

plural delaying tactics · alternative delay tactic

  1. Something that is done in order to put off a decision or action until later.

    Many consider that the preparation of a vaguely labelled 'Strategic Option Appraisal Report' is simply another delaying tactic.

    2023 November 29, “Network News: Network Rail considers track rehabilitation plans on March-Wisbech line”, in RAIL, number 997, page 20
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APA

delaying tactic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/delaying%20tactic

MLA

“delaying tactic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/delaying%20tactic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “delaying tactic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/delaying%20tactic.

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