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for the time being. idiom (also for now/for the moment) Add to word list. Add to word list. 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.
phrase. If something is the case or will happen for the time being, it is the case or will happen now, but only until something else becomes possible or happens. For the time being, however, immunotherapy is still in its experimental stages. The situation is calm for the time being.
for the time ˈbeing (also for the ˈmoment/ˈpresent) now, and for a short time in the future: He can stay with us for the time being until he finds a place of his own. ♢ I’m happy here for the moment, but I might want to move soon.
For now indicates a temporary state or arrangement that is subject to change with time whereas for the time being implies a state that is subject to change with surrounding circumstances. The trouble of interchangeability lies in that progression of time often brings about change in circumstance, but not always.
Synonyms for FOR THE TIME BEING: now, currently, today, anymore, right now, presently, nowadays, here; Antonyms of FOR THE TIME BEING: then, before, once, formerly, long, away, far, since.
"at the time being" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is generally used to imply that something is the current state of affairs but could possibly change in the future. For example, "We are happy with our current business plan at the time being."
• When it asks which formats it should play, let it take over everything for the time being. • Bob's keeping his car in our garage for the time being. • This will, hopefully, shift his focus from writing to acting, at least for the time being. • The villagers' resistance has led to the plan being postponed for the time being.
