stalled
verb
Definitions
To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
Example: to stall an ox
To fatten.
Example: to stall cattle
To come to a standstill.
To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
verb
Definitions
To employ delaying tactics against.
Example: He stalled the creditors as long as he could.
To employ delaying tactics.
Example: Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away.