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stall
verb as in delay for own purposes
Strong matches
Example Sentences
This will be crucial in laying the groundwork for success — and ensuring that the special interests that opposed Measure G, including county employee unions, don’t try to weaken or stall the ambitious plans.
Price increases in the US picked up last month, as progress toward stabilising prices appeared to stall.
"As soon as he left my stall, a lot of people were running after him to not let him go until the police came," he said.
"We had a few customers at my stall, they were buying the fruit for the family," Mr Kadirzadah told BBC London.
“There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis and protect the environment, but most U.S. state, local and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead,” said Dan Lashof, U.S. director of the World Resources Institute.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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