delaying tactic
noun1
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:
- Related terms
- foot-dragging, milk the clock, play for time, procrastination, run out the clock, stall