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delaying action

de·lay·ing ac·tion (plural de·lay·ing ac·tions) or de·lay·ing op·er·a·tion (plural de·lay·ing op·er·a·tions)


noun 
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stalling or defensive maneuver: a maneuver used to gain time or allow a retreat when there are not enough resources to confront an opponent directly

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