for the time being
/fə ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
temporarily, until the situation changes
Examples
- 1Our kitchen is being repaired, so we are eating in the lounge for the time being.
- 2Keep the spare key for the time being; I will collect it when I return.
- 3The lift is awaiting repairs, so please use the stairs for the time being.
- 4Until the new office is ready next week, we will work from home for the time being.
- 5Leave the boxes here for the time being; tomorrow we can move them into the storeroom.
Grammar
A fixed adverbial phrase. Being is part of the phrase and does not change with the sentence tense.
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