Maksud perkataan stalling dalam bahasa Melayu

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stalling

US /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/

Kata Nama

penangguhan, melengah-lengahkan

the action of stopping or delaying something, especially by using evasive tactics

Contoh:
The government was accused of stalling on the new environmental regulations.
Kerajaan dituduh melengah-lengahkan peraturan alam sekitar baharu.
His constant stalling made it difficult to reach a decision.
Penangguhan berterusannya menyukarkan untuk mencapai keputusan.

Kata Kerja

mati, melengah-lengahkan, menangguhkan

to stop or cause to stop making progress; to delay or put off an action or decision

Contoh:
The engine kept stalling at every traffic light.
Enjin terus mati di setiap lampu isyarat.
She was stalling for time, hoping someone would come to her rescue.
Dia melengah-lengahkan masa, berharap seseorang akan datang menyelamatkannya.