Meaning of the word "in the short term" in English

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in the short term

US /ɪn ðə ʃɔrt tɜrm/
UK /ɪn ðə ʃɔːt tɜːm/

Phrase

over a short period of time; for immediate effect

Example:
In the short term, we need to focus on increasing sales.
The new policy might cause some inconvenience in the short term.