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Meaning
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To deliberately delay an action or process in order to gain more time or an advantage.
vi Đội bóng đang cố gắng câu giờ ở những phút cuối.
en The football team is trying to stall in the final minutes.
To make a long speech or use other tactics to delay a vote on a law.
vi Vị đại biểu đã sử dụng bài phát biểu dài để câu giờ.
en The representative used a long speech to filibuster.