for the time being



for the time being

at this time for the moment This is probably about as good a deal as we're going to get, at least for the time being.
Related vocabulary: for the present
See also: being, time

for the time being

if you describe how a situation will be for the time being, you mean it will be like that for a period of time, but may change in the future You can stay with us for the time being. We've decided to do without a car for the time being.
See also: being, time

for the time being

Temporarily.
See also: being, time

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Wilfrith-Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Jeroenyə-ROONDutch
Nkosazana-Southern African, Xhosa
Laurine-French
Athaulf-Ancient Germanic
Ratko-Croatian, Serbian