Meaning of for the time being in English

for the time being

idiom (also for now/for the moment)
at this time:
The union voted not to strike for the time being.
The situation seems to be peaceful, for now at least.
Note:
  • Used to say that although one set of conditions exists now, the situation could change.

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(Definition of for the time being from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
 

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