in the meantime

idiom

1

: during the time before something happens or before a specified period ends

The new computers won't arrive until next week, but we can keep using the old ones in the meantime.

2

: while something else is being done or was being done

She spent four years studying for her law degree. In the meantime, she continued to work at the bank.

Examples of in the meantime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in the meantime, a thornier inflation category — stemming from services like hospitality, leisure and health care — hasn’t had a major breakthrough. —Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024

Polluting factors should not be developed near vulnerable communities, and in the meantime, pregnant women would benefit from staying away from polluting sites (like downwind of highways) as much as possible. —Jeremy Ney, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024

Downey has a few upcoming projects in the meantime. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024

What To Watch For Eastman intends to appeal the court’s ruling on his disbarment, and the dispute is likely to go to the California Supreme Court, though his license will be suspended in the meantime. —Alison Durkee, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

But in the meantime – and to be fair – the multi-hyphenate star has been busy. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024

But in the meantime, the black block-type, orange piping and road grays against the backdrop of the Green Monster remains a sight to behold. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024

Even assuming that superintelligent A.I. is years away, there is still plenty that can go wrong in the meantime. —Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024

But social media users and royal observers began sharing all kinds of conspiracy theories about Kate’s extended absence in the meantime. —TIME, 5 Mar. 2024