Temporise is a verb meaning to delay or postpone an action or decision. It is derived from the French word temporiser, which means to temporize or to wait for a more favorable time. The crossword solution for the term temporise is 'STALL, ' which is defined as to delay or postpone an action or decision. This term is often used in politics and business when a decision needs to be made but the parties involved are not ready to make it yet.