Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slow-walk
verb
/ˈsloʊ wɔk/
Definition
To deliberately delay or impede the progress of an action or decision.
Examples
During the negotiations, the committee decided to slow-walk the approval process to ensure all viewpoints were considered.
The company was accused of slow-walking the project to avoid making immediate investments.
In response to the controversial proposal, the mayor chose to slow-walk the decision until public opinion could be gauged.
Meaning
The act of prolonging a process or response, often used in political or organizational contexts to stall or postpone action.
Synonyms
- procrastinate
- stall
- delay
- postpone
- dawdle
