Meaning of the word "in the meantime" in English

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in the meantime

US /ɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈmiːn.taɪm/
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Adverb

during the period of time between two events or while something else is happening

Example:
The new computer will arrive next week; in the meantime, you can use the old one.
I'll be back soon. In the meantime, feel free to start without me.
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