noun
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
Refers to the act of deliberately delaying or prolonging something in order to gain an advantage, buy time, or postpone a decision.
彼は時間稼ぎのために、わざとゆっくり話した。
He deliberately spoke slowly to stall for time.
交渉での時間稼ぎは、時
Stalling for time in negotiations is sometimes an effective tactic.