ADJ.
usual
VERB + DILATORY
brought
DILATORY + NOUN
policy, strategy
adj
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
a dilatory strategy
Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.
Slow or tardy.
Relating to dilation; dilative.
adjective — wasting time