for the time being

US /fɔːr ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/

UK /fɔːr ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/

1.

for now; for a limited period

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Let's just agree to disagree for the time being.

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The new policy will be implemented for the time being.

:

for now temporarily for the present for the moment pro tem

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being time times timing timely on time at times