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Foot-dragging
Translation of "foot-dragging" into Russian
footdragging
Nounfoot-dragging
UK
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
footdragging
foot-dragging
The project was delayed due to bureaucratic footdragging.
Проект был задержан из-за бюрократической волокиты.
Definitions
footdragging
Noun
UK
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
The act of delaying or procrastinating, especially in a deliberate or intentional manner.
The committee's footdragging on the issue has caused frustration among the members.
A style of walking in which the feet are dragged along the ground rather than lifted, often because of fatigue or physical impairment.
After the long hike, his exhausted footdragging was obvious.
footdragging
Adjective
UK
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈfʊtˌdræɡɪŋ/
Reluctant to act or move quickly; slow or delayed in taking action.
The committee's footdragging approach to the project caused significant delays.
Idioms and phrases
bureaucratic footdragging
The project was delayed due to bureaucratic footdragging.
бюрократическое волокитство
Проект был задержан из-за бюрократического волокитства.
political footdragging
Political footdragging has stalled the reform process.
политическое волокитство
Политическое волокитство затормозило процесс реформ.
administrative footdragging
Administrative footdragging can hinder economic growth.
административное волокитство
Административное волокитство может препятствовать экономическому росту.
government footdragging
Government footdragging is a common issue in many countries.
правительственное волокитство
Правительственное волокитство является распространенной проблемой во многих странах.
corporate footdragging
Corporate footdragging in decision-making can affect competitiveness.
корпоративное волокитство
Корпоративное волокитство в принятии решений может повлиять на конкурентоспособность.