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US/ˈmiːn.taɪm/
UK/ˈmiːn.taɪm/
the time between now and a later event, while you wait for something else to happen
In context
The technician will arrive at noon; in the meantime, please use the other printer.
The old schedule stays in place for the meantime, until management decides.
The new system will not be ready until June, so we use spreadsheets in the meantime.
Words that go with meantime
noun + preposition
- in the meantimeIn the meantime, please take a seat.
- for the meantimeUse the side entrance for the meantime.
verb + preposition
- make do in the meantimeWe will have to make do with paper forms in the meantime.
- carry on in the meantimeCarry on with your tasks in the meantime.
- stay put in the meantimeStay put in the meantime; I will call you back.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
In meantime, please wait here.Correct: In the meantime, please wait here.