Translation of "Stall" in German

Mac tries to stall for time, but is locked in the cellar.
Duncan versucht Zeit zu schinden, wird jedoch in den Keller gesperrt.
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No, Mr. Northcross, I'm not trying to stall for time.
Nein, Mr. Northcross, ich versuche nicht, Zeit zu schinden.
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