stall for time
to cause a delay intentionally. You are just stalling for time. Please hurry. she is stalling for time, hoping someone will rescue her.
stall someone or something for something
to delay someone or something for a period of time. I stalled him for as long as I could. I could not stall the proceedings for another second.
stall someone or something off
to put off or delay someone or something. The sheriff is at the door. I'll stall him off while you get out the back door. You can stall off the sheriff, but you can't stall off justice.