Meaning of the word interim in English

What does interim mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

interim

US /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.ɪm/

UK /ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/

the intervening time

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In the interim, we will continue with the current plan.

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The committee will meet again in the interim.

Synonym:

meantime interval meanwhile interlude hiatus

in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary

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An interim government was formed after the revolution.

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He was appointed as the interim CEO.

Synonym:

temporary provisional stopgap makeshift acting