adverb
temporarily (Freq. 2)
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we'll stop for the time being
• Syn: ↑for the moment
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FOR NOW, for the moment, for the present, in the interim, for the nonce, in/for the meantime, in the meanwhile, for a short time, briefly; temporarily, provisionally, pro tem; informal for the minute.
→ time
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phrasalwill take no action for the time being
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for the time being
At the present time or the actual time in question
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Main Entry: ↑time
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for the present; until some other arrangement is made
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for the time being
: during the present time but possibly not in the future
I think we should stay here for the time being. [=for now]
For the time being, this car suits all of our family's needs.
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Main Entry: ↑time
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for the time ˈbeing idiom
for a short period of time but not permanently
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You can leave your suitcase here for the time being.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.