interim

• Bezeichnet etwas Vorläufiges oder Übergangsmäßiges, das nur für eine begrenzte Zeit gilt, bis eine endgültige Lösung gefunden ist. Es beschreibt auch eine Person, die eine Position kommissarisch ausübt.

Describes something that is temporary or intended to be used for a short period of time until something permanent is established.

1. Temporary or provisionalB2formal

   Intended to be used or accepted for a short time until something permanent is established.

   Vorläufig

   • The company appointed an interim CEO after the resignation.
   • They reached an interim agreement to avoid a strike.
   • The interim report was submitted before the final deadline.

   Synonymeactingad interimcaretakermakeshiftpro temprovisionalstopgaptemporarytransitional

   Antonymefinallastinglong-termpermanent

2. In the meantimeB2formal

   Relating to the period of time between two events or stages.

   Zwischenzeitlich

   • The interim period between the two elections was tense.
   • We will use interim measures to ensure safety.
   • The interim results showed a positive trend.

   Synonymemakeshiftprovisionalstopgaptemporarytransitional

   Antonymefinalpermanent

• Zeitraum zwischen zwei Ereignissen oder Phasen; auch eine vorläufige, übergangsweise Regelung oder Person.

A noun referring to an intervening or temporary period of time between two events or stages.

1. Temporary periodB2formal

   A period of time between two events or stages.

   Zwischenzeit

   • In the interim, we will continue with our current plan.
   • The company appointed a manager for the interim.
   • During the interim, the team worked on other projects.

   Synonymegapinterludeintervalmeantimemeanwhilepause