temporary
11temporary — That which is to last for a limited time only, as distinguished from that which is perpetual, or indefinite, in its duration. Opposite of permanent. Thus, temporary alimony is granted for the support of the wife pending the action for divorce; a… …
12temporary — 01. I m working in a [temporary] position as a secretary for the Ministry of Finance. 02. He lost his memory [temporarily] after hitting his head while skating. 03. The ferries were [temporarily] shut down due to high winds this afternoon. 04. We …
13temporary — tem|po|rar|y [ tempə,reri ] adjective *** existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time: These measures are only temporary. a temporary job a temporary exhibit of Neo classical sculpture temporary accommodation a. temporary workers do …
14temporary — adjective 1) temporary accommodationss the temporary captain Syn: nonpermanent, short term, interim; provisional, pro tem, makeshift, stopgap; acting, fill in, stand in, caretaker Ant: permanen …
15temporary — tem|po|ra|ry W3S2 [ˈtempərəri, pəri US pəreri] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: temporarius, from tempus time ] 1.) continuing for only a limited period of time ≠ ↑permanent ▪ temporary pain relief ▪ I m living with my parents, but it s… …
16temporary */*/*/ — UK [ˈtemp(ə)rərɪ] / US [ˈtempəˌrerɪ] adjective existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time These measures are only temporary. a temporary job temporary accommodation a) temporary workers do a job for a limited period of time a… …
17temporary — temporarily /tem peuh rair euh lee, tem peuh rer /, adv. temporariness, n. /tem peuh rer ee/, adj., n., pl. temporaries. adj. 1. lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent: a temporary need; a temporary job. n. 2. an… …
18temporary — [[t]te̱mpərəri, AM reri[/t]] ♦♦♦ ADJ Something that is temporary lasts for only a limited time. His job here is only temporary... Most adolescent problems are temporary. ...a temporary loss of memory. Ant: permanent Derived words: temporarily… …
19temporary — permanent and embarrassing An evasion called in aid by politicians, soldiers, and others. Thus the British Prime Minister Macmillan described the unprecedented resignation of his three treasury ministers, Thomycroft, Powell, and Birch on 3… …
20temporary*/*/*/ — [ˈtemp(ə)rəri] adj 1) existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time Ant: permanent These measures are only temporary.[/ex] a temporary job[/ex] 2) temporary workers do a job for a limited period of time a temporary lecturer[/ex]… …
