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Stall

Stawl

/ˈstɔːl/

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stall

Dictionary meaning

A tactic used to mislead or delay.

Examples

  • The plane went into a stall and I couldn't control it.
  • They don't want to write the report, so they are stalling.

Synonyms: stalling

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