staller

[US]/[ˈstɑːlər]/
[UK]/[ˈstɑːlər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who delays or obstructs progress; someone who puts off doing something.; A person who deliberately avoids dealing with a problem or situation.; In horse racing, a horse that is deliberately slowed down to protect the interests of another horse owned by the same stable.
v.To delay or obstruct progress; to avoid dealing with something.; To put off doing something.

Phrases & Collocations

ticket staller

door staller

stallers working

market staller

staller's pitch

Example Sentences

the train was delayed, and he was a notorious staller, hoping to get a refund.

don't be a staller; just admit you made a mistake.

she's a clever staller, always finding excuses to avoid responsibility.

he's a classic staller when it comes to doing chores around the house.

the company used legal loopholes to stall the investigation.

we need to prevent any stallers from disrupting the meeting.

the politician was accused of being a staller on the new legislation.

the project manager warned against being a staller on crucial decisions.

he's a notorious staller when it comes to paying his bills.

the team needs to avoid being stallers and move forward with the plan.

don't be a staller; give us a straight answer.

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