in the meantime

• Übergangsphrase, die den Zeitraum zwischen zwei Ereignissen bezeichnet; bedeutet 'während der Zwischenzeit' oder 'in Erwartung von etwas anderem'.

A transitional phrase used to refer to the period of time between two events, meaning 'during the intervening time' or 'while waiting for something else to happen.'

1. During the intervening timeB1formal

   In the period of time between two events or while waiting for something to happen.

   In der Zwischenzeit

   • The repair will take two hours; in the meantime, you can wait in the lounge.
   • She is finishing her degree; in the meantime, she works part-time.
   • We are waiting for the bus; in the meantime, let's check the map.