noun the act of intentionally delaying or obstructing progress
verb to intentionally delay or obstruct progress
Describes a tactic used by politicians to delay or block the passage of legislation or the implementation of policies.
Refers to a situation where someone is intentionally delaying or obstructing progress on a project or decision, often due to reluctance or resistance.
Describes a situation where a student or educator is resisting or delaying the completion of tasks or assignments.
Refers to the act of intentionally delaying or prolonging legal proceedings, often as a strategy to gain an advantage.
Refers to the deliberate slowing down or obstruction of a project's progress by team members or stakeholders.
In a professional context, 'foot dragging' may be used by a writer to describe the act of delaying or procrastinating on a writing project, such as a deadline for an article or book.
A psychologist may use 'foot dragging' to refer to a client's behavior of avoiding or resisting therapy sessions or making progress towards their treatment goals.
A project manager may use 'foot dragging' to describe team members who are slow to complete tasks or are not fully committed to the project timeline.
In the legal field, 'foot dragging' can refer to delaying tactics used by opposing counsel to prolong a legal case or negotiation process.
A teacher may use 'foot dragging' to describe students who are reluctant to participate in class activities or complete assignments on time.