in the meantime

idiom

: during the time before something happens or before a specified period ends

The new computers won't arrive until next week, but we can keep using the old ones in the meantime.

: while something else is being done or was being done

She spent four years studying for her law degree. In the meantime, she continued to work at the bank.

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Defensive end Sam Kamara has been elevated in the meantime. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 If so, take it is a message for you to not only rest, but also to put your belief system to rest in the meantime. —

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 But imagining myself in place of these clients, having their voices heard and their individuality rejoiced in the safety of their stylist’s chair will keep me holding on in the meantime. —

Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 Deadline understands Langenberg is leaving her SVP, Format Sales & Productions role at the end of the year to spend more time with her family and the role will be reviewed in the meantime. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the meantime

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“In the meantime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20meantime. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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